Blood Crypt — City of Calculated Cost
Blood Crypt is the pragmatic land for decks that trade life totals for tempo. This borderless Ravnica Remastered printing reads exactly as a player expects: as Blood Crypt enters the battlefield, you may pay 2 life. If you do not, it enters the battlefield tapped. Use it to smooth early turns in aggressive Rakdos shells or to enable off color casting in midrange lists without committing mana to a dual land. The art shows a scorched, cathedral like interior that fits the guild’s willingness to sacrifice for advantage.
In play the card is straightforward and reliable. It supports both black and red mana needs while offering a minor cost option that often decides game lines. Collectors and players alike value this borderless rare for its clean playability and its visual nod to Ravnica’s darker avenues. Keep it in the main deck where consistency and timing matter and you will find the exchange of two life for immediate access is frequently the right call.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – None
- Card Type – Land
- Subtypes – Swamp Mountain
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – As Blood Crypt enters the battlefield, you may pay 2 life. If you don’t, it enters the battlefield tapped.
- Power / Toughness – N/A
- Loyalty – N/A