Smoldering Crater

Description

Smoldering Crater is a land card from the Magic: The Gathering Commander 2013 set, identified by card number 325 and set code C13. Released in 2013, this Common rarity card is designed to support red mana strategies while offering additional utility through its cycling ability. The card features artwork by Mark Tedin and is categorized under the red color identity with a mana value of 0. As a land, Smoldering Crater enters the battlefield tapped, meaning it cannot produce mana during the turn it is played. However, players can tap it to add one red mana to their pool. The card’s distinct feature is its cycling cost of {2}, which allows a player to discard the card to draw a new card. This mechanic provides flexibility in deck building, allowing players to manage their hand size and find key spells or lands later in the game. Smoldering Crater is a Common land card from the Commander 2013 set. Smoldering Crater represents a functional piece of this set, combining basic mana production with strategic card advantage. Its straightforward rules text and utility make it a familiar sight in various red-based decks. This land enters the battlefield tapped and can be tapped to add one red mana, or cycled for two mana to discard it and draw a card. Whether used in casual play or collected as part of a broader set, Smoldering Crater offers a blend of simplicity and strategic depth that appeals to long-time fans of the game.