Citadel by the Sea
Seaside Citadel is a practical mana fixer that slots into decks needing white black or blue. The land enters the battlefield tapped so pacing matters in the early turns, but it reliably produces any of those three colors with a single tap. In Commander builds that value consistent access to shard colors, this card reduces awkward hands and smooths out splash lines without demanding board presence.
From a lore angle the citadel sits high and watchful on a rocky promontory overlooking the sea. That image fits the set tone where estates and their hidden histories influence play patterns. Use it where you need predictable tri color output and can afford the tempo cost of a tapped land. Experienced players will slot it into color hungry mana bases and treat it as insurance against color screw rather than as an early tempo play.
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Card Type – Land
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Seaside Citadel enters the battlefield tapped. {T}: Add {W}, {B}, or {U}.
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