MTG Tainted Lands -- Complete Guide
These lands enter untapped if a condition is met. Tap for colorless, or colored if you control a Swamp. All Black-paired.
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All 4 Tainted Lands
| Card | Colors |
|---|---|
| Tainted Field | White/Black (Orzhov) |
| Tainted Isle | Blue/Black (Dimir) |
| Tainted Peak | Black/Red (Rakdos) |
| Tainted Wood | Black/Green (Golgari) |
Key Details
- Tier: Budget (3/3)
- Entry: Enters untapped if condition is met (swamp).
- Fetchable: No
- Cards in cycle: 4
Format Legality
| Standard | Pioneer | Modern | Legacy | Commander |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not Legal | Not Legal | Not Legal | Legal | Legal |
Strategy
Tainted Lands are legal in Commander. A budget-friendly option for casual decks and newer players building a collection.
Related Cycles
- Tap Tri-Lands — ETB tapped. Tap for one of three colors.
- Snow Duals — ETB tapped. Snow land with two basic land types — fetchable.
- Typed Duals — ETB tapped. Two basic land types — fetchable. No abilities.
- Slow Fetches — ETB tapped. Tap, sac: search for a land with one of two basic types.
- Bounce Lands — ETB tapped. Return a land to hand. Tap for 2 colors.
Build Your Mana Base
Use our Mana Base Calculator to find the right mix of Tainted 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
Are Tainted Lands good in Commander?
Tainted Lands are acceptable budget options in Commander. They are legal in all Commander brackets.