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Steam Vents is a classic utility land that fits naturally into any blue red shell. Steam Vents enters the battlefield tapped unless you pay two life, which rewards tempo-minded lines and punishes slow starts. As Steam Vents (Retro Frame) from Ravnica Remastered, this printing keeps the original wording and feel while offering that nostalgic frame collectors value.
In play Steam Vents smooths mana curves for control, tempo, and spell‑heavy aggro decks that need access to both Island and Mountain. The card reads as printed: you choose to pay life to accelerate or accept a tapped land and a slower turn. It is a staple pick for players who value flexible color fixing with a small but meaningful resource trade that reflects Ravnica’s pragmatic approach to power.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: (none)
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Card Type: Land
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Subtypes: Island Mountain
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): As Steam Vents enters the battlefield, you may pay 2 life. If you don't, it enters the battlefield tapped.
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Power / Toughness: N A
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Set: Ravnica Remastered
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Rarity: Rare
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Condition: Light Play