Cragcrown Pathway // Timbercrown Pathway

Cragcrown Pathway // Timbercrown Pathway was released in the 2020 Magic: The Gathering set Zendikar Rising as part of a cycle of rare dual lands. Designed to provide flexible color fixing for multicolor decks, these cards feature a double-faced mechanic that allows a player to choose which side enters the battlefield based on their immediate mana needs. This mechanic was a core feature of the set, emphasizing the adventurous, shifting nature of the plane of Zendikar.

The artwork for this card was created by artist Alayna Danner, who rendered both the red-aligned Cragcrown and green-aligned Timbercrown with a focus on the rugged, elemental beauty characteristic of the Zendikar landscape. Upon release, the cycle was well-received by the player community for its efficiency and utility, quickly becoming staples in competitive formats like Standard and Pioneer due to their ability to provide reliable mana color consistency without the drawback of entering the battlefield tapped.