Sacred Ledger of Orzhov
Godless Shrine anchors a two color base with a simple but meaningful tax on entry. The card Godless Shrine from Ravnica Remastered reads as a Land that is both Plains and Swamp. As it comes into play you can choose to pay two life to have it enter untapped or decline and accept it tapped. That choice shapes early sequencing and dictates whether you prioritize tempo or life as a resource.
In practical play the Shrine slots cleanly into Orzhov builds that value flexible mana and predictable color fixing. It trades a small life payment for immediate access to white and black, which matters in opening turns and for clutch responses. The retro frame art and printing make this copy desirable to players who value both function and flavor when assembling a Ravnica era mana base.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – None
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Card Type – Land
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Subtypes – Plains Swamp
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – As Godless Shrine enters the battlefield, you may pay 2 life. If you don't, it enters the battlefield tapped.
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Power / Toughness – N A
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Loyalty – N A