Highland Hearthstone
Rugged Highlands is a practical addition for decks that need consistent red and green access while preserving tempo. The land enters tapped and grants you one life the moment it arrives, which turns a delayed mana into a small safety buffer against aggressive starts. Experienced players will recognize its role: a reliable dual land that smooths early plays and keeps your curve intact when you must fetch a second color.
The card fits Tarkir's frontier feel; the art suggests a borderland where clans meet and trade rather than clash. Use Rugged Highlands in mana bases that tolerate a turn of delay in exchange for flexible color fixing and incremental life gain. It is straightforward, efficient, and plays well in midrange, ramp, and value-oriented aggro lists that run red and green sources.
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. When this land enters, you gain 1 life. {T}: Add {R} or {G}.
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Power / Toughness – N/A
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Loyalty – N/A
