The Forbidding Watchtower is a white land card from the 1999 Urza's Legacy set, numbered 140 in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
Forbidding Watchtower
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Legacy
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Released in 1999 as part of the Urza's Legacy expansion, the Forbidding Watchtower serves as a foundational white land for Magic: The Gathering collectors. Numbered 140 in the set, this card is distinguished by its ability to function both as a mana source and a temporary defender. As an Uncommon rarity, it provides players with strategic flexibility, allowing them to add white mana or transform into a 1/5 white Soldier creature for a single turn. The design features artwork by Mark Brill, capturing the industrial aesthetic of the Urza block era. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Urza's Legacy checklist or to utilize its unique dual functionality in gameplay. The card enters the battlefield tapped, adding an element of tempo management to its strategic value. For those building decks around white mana needs, the Forbidding Watchtower remains a notable inclusion from this pivotal 1999 release. Its straightforward rules text and reliable performance have made it a staple for enthusiasts of the trading card game. The product identity is firmly rooted in the Urza's Legacy set, appealing to hobbyists who appreciate the depth and variety of early Magic expansions. Whether for completing a collection or enhancing a deck's resilience, this card represents a key component of the Urza's Legacy experience.
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Forbidding Watchtower
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Mark Brill
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English
Land
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This land enters tapped. {T}: Add {W}. {1}{W}: This land becomes a 1/5 white Soldier creature until end of turn. It's still a land.
