Breeding Pool
Star Trek 401 • rare
- Set
- Star Trek
- Collector number
- 401
- Rarity
- Rare
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Josu Solano
What it does
(tap: Add green mana or blue mana.)
As this land enters, you may pay 2 life. If you don't, it enters tapped.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Breeding Pool is a dual land card that debuted in the Ravnica: City of Guilds expansion in 2005. As a 'shock land,' it provides access to both green and blue mana, balanced by the ability to pay two life upon entry to avoid having it enter the battlefield tapped. This mechanic was designed to provide strategic flexibility for multi-color decks, cementing its status as a staple for competitive formats like Modern and Commander.
The artwork by Josu Solano depicts the Simic Combine's laboratory, reflecting the bio-engineered aesthetic central to the guild's lore. Solano was tasked with illustrating a space that felt both organic and industrial, emphasizing the fluid, watery environment associated with Simic magic. The card has been reprinted across various sets, including the Return to Ravnica block and Ravnica Allegiance, maintaining its popularity among players who prioritize efficient mana bases.
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