MTG Bond Lands — Complete Guide
Bond lands enter untapped if you have two or more opponents, which in Commander means they always enter untapped in a 3+ player game. They are effectively free dual lands in multiplayer with zero drawback. The only downside is they enter tapped in 1v1 formats, making them Commander-exclusive cards.
All 10 Bond Lands
| Card | Colors |
|---|---|
| Sea of Clouds | White/Blue (Azorius) |
| Vault of Champions | White/Black (Orzhov) |
| Spectator Seating | White/Red (Boros) |
| Bountiful Promenade | White/Green (Selesnya) |
| Morphic Pool | Blue/Black (Dimir) |
| Training Center | Blue/Red (Izzet) |
| Rejuvenating Springs | Blue/Green (Simic) |
| Luxury Suite | Black/Red (Rakdos) |
| Undergrowth Stadium | Black/Green (Golgari) |
| Spire Garden | Red/Green (Gruul) |
Key Details
- Tier: Premium (1/3)
- Entry: Enters untapped if condition is met (bond).
- Fetchable: No
- Cards in cycle: 10
Format Legality
| Standard | Pioneer | Modern | Legacy | Commander |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not Legal | Not Legal | Not Legal | Legal | Legal |
Strategy
Run every bond land in your Commander color identity. They are strictly better than basic lands in multiplayer and cost $2-8 each. The only scenario where they enter tapped is 1v1 Commander, which is uncommon. Bond lands are the best Commander-specific dual land cycle available.
Related Cycles
- Fetch Lands — Pay 1 life, sac: search for a land with basic land type.
- Allied Fetch Lands — Pay 1 life, sac: search for a land with basic land type. Onslaught allied pairs.
- Original Dual Lands — No drawback. Two basic land types. Reserved List.
- Shock Lands — Pay 2 life or ETB tapped. Two basic land types — fetchable.
- Fast Lands — ETB untapped if you control 2 or fewer lands.
Build Your Mana Base
Use our Mana Base Calculator to find the right mix of Bond Lands and other duals for your deck. Paste a Moxfield or Archidekt link and get Monte Carlo-simulated land counts. See every cycle in our index of all 48 land cycles, or read the MTG Dual Lands Guide for which ones to buy first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do bond lands always enter untapped in Commander?
In a standard 4-player Commander pod, yes. You have 3 opponents at the start of the game, which satisfies the '2 or more opponents' condition. They only enter tapped in 1v1 Commander or after two opponents have been eliminated.