Island (0396) (The Lost Caverns of Ixalan) Light Play

Deepwater Anchor

Island (0396) from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan is the straightforward anchor for any blue deck. This basic land provides consistent access to blue mana that enables counterspells, card draw and tempo plays. The art shows a coastal harbor beneath carved stone architecture which helps convey why you reach for this land when you need reliable {U} early and late in the game.

As an experienced player you will recognize the role this Island fills in both limited and constructed shells. It rarely changes decision trees but it often decides games by letting you hold priority or hit a spell on curve. Keep this card in mind when tuning your mana base for control, tempo or combo strategies seeking the steady supply of blue mana.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost None
• Card Type Basic Land
• Subtypes Island
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) Tap to add {U}.
• Power / Toughness Not applicable
• Loyalty Not applicable