Smoldering Marsh: Dual-Edge Mana
Smoldering Marsh is a practical dual land for decks that want reliable black and red fixing without leaning on nonbasic synergy. The card art shows a heat-scarred marsh and fractured rock under a smoky sky that suits the land type Swamp Mountain and signals the blend of decay and fire you tap for. In play Smoldering Marsh adds either {B} or {R} with a simple tap, and it enters tapped unless you already control two or more basic lands, so sequencing matters when you build your mana base.
For experienced players Smoldering Marsh slots into midrange and aggressive lists where color consistency matters and tempo can be managed around an enter tapped clause. The card pairs well with fetch lands or basic land counts that let it come in untapped, and its printed wording is clear and familiar to Commander pilots. Add this near mint English copy to a Tarkir themed deck to shore up your red black commitments and keep your curve intact.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: None
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Card Type: Land
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Subtypes: Swamp Mountain
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): {T}: Add {B} or {R}. This land enters tapped unless you control two or more basic lands.
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Power / Toughness: Not applicable
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Loyalty: Not applicable
Condition: Near Mint. Language: English. Set: Commander: Tarkir: Dragonstorm.
