Steam Vents

Steam Vents, a dual land originally debuting in the Ravnica: City of Guilds expansion in 2005, represents a core mechanic in Magic: The Gathering that allows players to pay life for immediate access to two different mana colors. This specific iteration, released in the 2022 Unfinity set, adopts the whimsical, retro-futuristic aesthetic characteristic of the set's carnival theme. It depicts the location as a high-tech, neon-lit attraction within the context of the 'Un-sets,' which prioritize humor and unconventional visual styles over traditional fantasy motifs.

The artwork for this version was created by artist Jung Park, who leaned into the vibrant, cosmic-fairground aesthetic intended by the design team to contrast with the more somber, gothic architecture of earlier Ravnica-themed Steam Vents. By integrating the land into the 'planetary space carnival' setting of Unfinity, the design team aimed to provide a playful, visually distinct alternative for players. The card was well-received by fans of the game's expansive art history, particularly those who collect the full-art borderless variants introduced in this release.