Depths That Bite

Restless Reef is a utility land that pulls double duty in control shells and mill strategies. Restless Reef enters tapped so it is not a turn one play for active board development, but its tap ability to add {U} or {B} smooths color requirements while its activated form gives you a 4/4 blue and black Shark creature with deathtouch for two mana and the right colors. The transformation keeps it a land so it works with land synergies and sacrifice outlets that care about permanents on the battlefield.

On offense Restless Reef carries an extra sting. Whenever it attacks the defending player mills four cards which pairs cleanly with graveyard recursion or mill finishers. In practice this card rewards patient sequencing and precise timing. Use it to shore up your mana, trade favorably with deathtouch, and put pressure on the opponent's library in the late game.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost: None
• Card Type: Land
• Subtypes: None
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Restless Reef enters the battlefield tapped. {T}: Add {U} or {B}. 2{U}{B}: Until end of turn, Restless Reef becomes a 4/4 blue and black Shark creature with deathtouch. It is still a land. Whenever Restless Reef attacks, target player mills four cards.
• Power / Toughness: N A