Aliban's Tower
Homelands 61a • common
- Set
- Homelands
- Collector number
- 61a
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jeff A. Menges
- Market price
- $0.14
What it does
Target blocking creature gets +3/+1 until end of turn.
"Those who hide in hollow towers would do well to remember the rain."— Reyhan, Samite Alchemist
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Aliban's Tower was released in 1995 as part of the Homelands expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the set was designed to explore the flavor and lore of the plane of Ulgrotha, a world defined by its insular cultures and gothic, horror-inspired themes. The tower itself serves as a representation of the defensive architecture found within the set's narrative.
The artwork for the card was created by artist Anson Maddocks, who was a frequent contributor to the early sets of the game. Maddocks utilized a distinct, textured style to depict the looming structure, aiming to convey a sense of foreboding and isolation consistent with the artistic direction of the Homelands expansion. While the set received mixed reviews upon release due to its lower power level compared to preceding expansions, it remains a notable piece of early Magic history for its unique thematic approach.
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