Calm of Tarkir's Coast
The Island (0279) from Tarkir Dragonstorm is a reliable basic land that anchors blue decks with clear, functional art and clean playability. This Near Mint English printing shows Sam Burley's cool coastal scene, a frozen inlet and distant pines that fit the set's tempered dragonflights while remaining unobtrusive in tournament sleeves. Use it to smooth mana, trigger land counts and enable your counterspells or card draw without crowding your curve.
Players familiar with Tarkir know this Island blends utility with aesthetic restraint. The card performs exactly as expected for basic Island play: it taps for blue mana and does not complicate deckbuilding. Add it to your Commander or Standard chaff to increase consistency and keep your mana base predictable. Pick one up if you want a near mint piece that reads well on table and meshes with blue strategies.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – None
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Card Type – Basic Land
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Subtypes – Island
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – (Tap: Add {U}.)
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Power / Toughness – N A
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Loyalty – N A
