Anchorage on the Wing
Restless Anchorage is a practical toolbox land for decks that need reliable white or blue sources and occasional aerial pressure. Restless Anchorage enters the battlefield tapped and can tap for either {W} or {U}, so it slots cleanly into mana bases that need flexibility. Pay {1}{W}{U} and the anchorage briefly takes to the air as a 2/3 white and blue Bird with flying while remaining a land. That shape shift gives you a short window to apply pressure or block through a stalled board state without committing a permanent creature slot.
The card also creates value when it attacks by producing a Map token, which feeds library exploration and treasure hunting themes common in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Use it in tempo builds that want an extra attacker on the second or third turn, or in control shells that convert a spare land into a flying threat and card advantage. Restless Anchorage supports both aggressive and midrange lines while keeping your mana stable.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – None
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Card Type – Land
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Subtypes – (none)
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Restless Anchorage enters the battlefield tapped. {T}: Add {W} or {U}. 1{W}{U}: Until end of turn, Restless Anchorage becomes a 2/3 white and blue Bird creature with flying. It’s still a land. Whenever Restless Anchorage attacks, create a Map token.
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Power / Toughness – Not applicable