Detection Tower
Core Set 2019 Promos 249s • rare
- Set
- Core Set 2019 Promos
- Collector number
- 249s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Adam Paquette
- Finish
- Foil
- Market price
- $7.17
What it does
tap: Add colorless mana.
1 generic mana, tap: Until end of turn, your opponents and creatures your opponents control with hexproof can be the targets of spells and abilities you control as though they didn't have hexproof.
Its light exposes enemies and lays secrets bare.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Detection Tower was first introduced in the Core Set 2019 expansion, serving as a rare utility land designed to counter the prevalent hexproof mechanic in Magic: The Gathering. By allowing players to target creatures that would otherwise be protected, it provides a crucial strategic pivot for control and midrange decks struggling against resilient threats. The design reflects a shift in modern set philosophy, prioritizing interactive board states and providing players with necessary tools to mitigate defensive keywords.
The artwork for this specific promotional version, numbered 249s, maintains the core identity of the land as a vigilant watchpost overlooking a high-fantasy landscape. As part of the Core Set 2019 promo cycle, the card was distributed to encourage participation in organized play and local game store events. Its reception among the player base has been consistently positive, as it remains a staple inclusion in sideboards for both the Commander format and various competitive constructed formats where hexproof remains a significant hurdle.
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