Dimir Aqueduct

The Dimir Aqueduct was originally introduced in the Ravnica: City of Guilds set in 2005, designed as part of a cycle of 'bouncelands' intended to offer players a unique utility: a land that produces two colors of mana but requires the player to return a land to their hand upon entering the battlefield. This mechanic was crafted to provide card advantage in the late game while fixing mana bases, becoming a staple of the format. The version found in Modern Masters 2015 was reprinted to support the drafting environment of the set, which focused heavily on gold-colored cards and guild-themed synergies.

The illustration for the Modern Masters 2015 printing was created by Zack Stella. In this iteration, Stella captures the aesthetic of the Dimir guild, known for its shadowy, secretive nature within the cityscape of Ravnica. The design emphasizes the architectural grandiosity of the plane while grounding the card in the dark, water-focused identity of the Dimir color pair—blue and black. Upon its release, the card was widely received by players as a functional and essential utility land that remains a cost-effective choice for multi-colored decks in various formats.