Sunken Hollow

Sunken Hollow first appeared in the Battle for Zendikar set in 2015, designed as part of a cycle of lands intended to stabilize mana bases for decks running two or more colors. It features a unique mechanic where it enters the battlefield tapped unless you control two or more basic lands, reflecting the flavor of a landscape that is only fully accessible or 'revealed' once a player has established a firmer foothold on the plane. The card was reprinted in The Brothers' War Commander set in 2022, retaining its functional utility while updating the presentation to fit the aesthetic of that particular expansion.

The artwork for Sunken Hollow captures the desolation and geological shifts of Zendikar, portraying a cavernous, flooded environment that feels both alien and grounded. The design aesthetic emphasizes the contrast between the dark, submerged depths and the jagged, crystalline structures typical of the plane. Upon its initial release, the land was well-received by players for its synergy with basic-land-heavy decks, becoming a staple in the Commander format for its ability to provide flexible color fixing without the high cost of older, rare dual lands.