The 2006 Guildpact Rare Steam Vents (Card #164) is a dual land in Magic: The Gathering that produces both blue and red mana, featuring a unique life-pay entry condition.
2006 • Magic: The Gathering • Guildpact
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Steam Vents is a dual land card from Magic: The Gathering’s 2006 Guildpact set, designated as card number 164. Produced by Wizards of the Coast, this Rare card serves as a foundational resource for decks requiring both blue and red mana. The card functions as both an Island and a Mountain, allowing players to tap it to add either mana type to their mana pool. A defining characteristic of Steam Vents is its entry condition. When played, the controller may choose to pay two life to have the land enter the battlefield untapped. If that life cost is not paid, the land enters tapped, meaning it cannot be used for mana on the turn it is played. This risk-reward mechanic adds strategic depth to early-game resource management in Magic: The Gathering. Collectors value this card for its role in the Ravnica block and its utility in constructing competitive decks. Whether you are building a new deck or expanding your library, this card offers a versatile solution for multicolor mana needs., enthusiasts can explore a diverse selection of Magic: The Gathering cards, including key pieces from iconic sets like Guildpact. Each listing is curated to help collectors find the specific cards they need to complete their collections or enhance their gameplay options. The Steam Vents card remains a staple for those seeking reliable dual-land options in their Magic: The Gathering collections.
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Steam Vents
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Rob Alexander
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English
Land — Island Mountain
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({T}: Add {U} or {R}.) As this land enters, you may pay 2 life. If you don't, it enters tapped.
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