Reef of Shivan Sparks
Shivan Reef is a pragmatic pick for any commander deck that leans into red and blue mana. As a dual land that can tap for colorless or for blue or red with a one point life cost, it supplies flexible early fixing and a reliable top-up late game. The printed ability is straightforward and fits well in aggressive tempo shells and control decks that can tolerate occasional self-damage in exchange for consistent access to both colors.
From a lore angle, this printing keeps the reef's signature heat and salt in play; it feels like a reclaimed outpost channeling elemental energy into the mana rig. Use Shivan Reef when you need predictable access to U or R and when single-point life loss is acceptable for smoother sequencing. Experienced players will appreciate its role in smoothing draws and enabling smoother turns without crowding your deck with basic lands.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – None
- Card Type – Land
- Subtypes – None
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – {T}: Add {C}. {T}: Add {U} or {R}. Shivan Reef deals 1 damage to you.
- Power / Toughness – N/A
- Loyalty – N/A