Needle Spires

Needle Spires was released in the 2016 expansion Oath of the Gatewatch for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. As a 'man-land' that can transform into a creature, it follows a lineage of tactical dual lands designed to offer players utility during the late game. Its inclusion in the set was part of a cycle of allied-color lands intended to support multicolored strategies in the Standard format of that era.

The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Jonas De Ro, who utilized a dramatic, sweeping perspective to emphasize the jagged, crystalline architecture of the Zendikar plane. His design leans into the thematic tension of the set, highlighting the harsh landscape the planeswalkers must navigate. The card was received by the player base as a solid, functional piece of utility for Boros-colored decks, noted for its ability to provide both white and red mana while acting as a persistent physical threat.