Spymaster's Vault: Tap, Connive, Repeat

Spymaster's Vault from Modern Horizons 3 is a colorless land that makes a quiet entry into play. It enters the battlefield tapped unless you control a Swamp, a setup that nudge your early turns toward a black-based plan. It also provides {B} mana, helping you reach key spells when you need them and keeping your mana base flexible as the game unfolds.

Its standout ability, {B}, {T}: Target creature you control connives X, where X is the number of creatures that died this turn. Connive draws you a card and requires discarding, turning losses into incremental advantage and thinning your grip for future plays. In practice, Spymaster's Vault rewards patient planning and steady resource generation, especially in boards that trade heavy into value. The foil finish catches the light and hints at the secrets tucked away in this strategic land.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost –
• Card Type – Land
• Subtypes – —
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Spymaster's Vault enters the battlefield tapped unless you control a Swamp. {B}: Add {B}. {B}, {T}: Target creature you control connives X, where X is the number of creatures that died this turn.
• Power / Toughness – —
• Loyalty – —