Scorched Bog on the Frontier
Smoldering Marsh is a pragmatic pick for decks that want both black and red fixing without committing to basic lands. The land taps for either {B} or {R}. It enters the battlefield tapped unless you control two or more basic lands, so sequencing matters during the early turns. In multiplayer Commander games the delay is often acceptable for consistent access to two colors in midgame plays.
From a lore angle the card fits Outlaws of Thunder Junction with its image of a geothermal swamp where heat and rot coexist. Treat Smoldering Marsh as a utility land that smooths mana curves and supports aggressive or sacrifice focused strategies that need reliable black and red mana. It slots naturally into sets that prize color consistency over turn one speed.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost — None
- Card Type — Land
- Subtypes — Swamp Mountain
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) — {T}: Add {B} or {R}. Smoldering Marsh enters the battlefield tapped unless you control two or more basic lands.
- Flavor Text — The continent of Guul Draz is a geothermal swampland reeking of heat and decay.