Watery Grave: Dual Mana Anchor
Watery Grave from the Edge of Eternities set is a pivotal land for any deck reliant on blue and black mana. This card offers access to both Island and Swamp mana, enabling smooth casting of spells across these colors. The option to pay 2 life to have it enter untapped is a familiar trade-off that rewards aggressive early plays or control strategies demanding immediate mana availability. For decks that need consistent dual-color sources, Watery Grave maintains its relevance as a flexible and reliable choice.
In gameplay, the timing of when to pay life versus accepting a tapped land can shape your tempo and resource management. Its synergy with fetch lands and life-pay mechanics makes it a strategic asset in both competitive and casual builds. This near mint version preserves the integrity of the card, ideal for collectors or players aiming to optimize their mana base without compromise.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: None (Land)
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Card Type: Land
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Subtypes: Island Swamp
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Card Text: {T}: Add {U} or {B}.
As this land enters the battlefield, you may pay 2 life. If you don’t, it enters the battlefield tapped.
