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 all 48 dual land cycles in our complete Dual Land Cycles Guide.
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.