Harbor of the Tempest
Mistrise Village is a tactical land for players who value tempo and spell security. The art shows steaming vents and a sheltered pier, a calm village backed by jagged peaks that implies easy access to Mountain or Forest mana. On the board it enters tapped unless a Mountain or a Forest is present, so its best use is in decks already splashing blue alongside red or green. Tap for {U} when you need consistent blue mana and keep the village for interaction when the situation calls for it.
Its activated ability reads {U}, {T}: The next spell you cast this turn can not be countered. That clause turns Mistrise Village into a simple insurance policy against reactive decks and counterspells, especially when you want to resolve a critical instant or a high impact sorcery. The card fits well in tempo, control, and midrange shells that can reliably provide a Mountain or a Forest, and the borderless treatment makes it an attractive piece for collectors who play their collection. Add it to a deck that expects to close out a game with a single decisive spell.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – None
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Card Type – Land
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Subtypes –
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – This land enters tapped unless you control a Mountain or a Forest. {T}: Add {U}. {U}, {T}: The next spell you cast this turn can not be countered.
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Power / Toughness – N A
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Loyalty – N A
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Set – Tarkir: Dragonstorm
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Rarity – Rare
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Language – English
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Condition – Light Play
