Slayers' Stronghold

Description

Slayers' Stronghold is a distinctive land card from the 2020 Commander Legends expansion by Magic: The Gathering, carrying card number 494 in the CMR set code. As a rare dual-color land with red and white mana identity, it offers strategic depth for players building decks that require both colors. The card’s primary function allows players to tap it to produce one colorless mana, providing a stable foundation for casting low-cost spells. Beyond basic mana generation, Slayers' Stronghold features a unique activated ability that requires paying one red and one white mana plus tapping the land. When activated, a target creature gains +2/+0 power, vigilance, and haste until the end of the turn. This effect makes the card particularly appealing for aggressive strategies that benefit from immediate combat advantages. The combination of haste and vigilance allows creatures to attack immediately while protecting themselves from counter-attacks, a valuable tool in the Commander format where board presence is crucial. The flavor text accompanying the card describes courtyards lit during every hour of the day so that night may never fall within its walls, adding narrative context to its design. Illustrated by Karl Kopinski, the card fits seamlessly into the Commander Legends collection, which focuses on reprints and interactions designed specifically for the Commander format. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards often seek out specific lands like this one to complete their Commander Legends sets or to enhance their gameplay collections. The card's utility in both casual and competitive environments ensures its relevance among enthusiasts of the game.