Desolate Lighthouse
Avacyn Restored 227 • rare
- Set
- Avacyn Restored
- Collector number
- 227
- Rarity
- Rare
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Scott Chou
- Market price
- $0.31
What it does
tap: Add colorless mana.
1 generic mana blue mana red mana, tap: Draw a card, then discard a card.
A lonely sentinel facing gales, hurricanes, and tides of homicidal spirits.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Desolate Lighthouse was released in 2012 as part of the Avacyn Restored expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Set within the gothic horror-inspired plane of Innistrad, the card reflects the set's focus on the themes of isolation, salvation, and the enduring struggle against darkness. Mechanically, the land provides utility by allowing players to filter their hands, a design choice intended to represent the lighthouse as a beacon of focus amidst the chaotic, gloomy backdrop of the set.
The card’s visual identity was established by artist Scott Chou, who utilized a moody, atmospheric palette to convey the desolation of the structure. Chou’s illustration emphasizes the contrast between the solitary tower and the encroaching sea, capturing the weary, melancholic tone that defines the Innistrad aesthetic. Upon its release, the card was well-received by competitive players for its reliable utility in control-oriented deck archetypes, cementing its status as a staple for formats where card selection is a primary strategic advantage.
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