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The Scalding Tarn foil rare from Modern Horizons 2 is a powerful land card that lets you search your library for an Island or Mountain.

Scalding Tarn

2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Modern Horizons 2

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The Scalding Tarn foil rare from Modern Horizons 2 offers a flexible land option for Magic: The Gathering players. This card, numbered 439 in the 2021 set, provides a strategic advantage by allowing you to search your library for either an Island or a Mountain card and put it directly onto the battlefield. After doing so, you must shuffle your library, ensuring that your deck remains randomized and unpredictable. The card requires you to tap it, pay one life, and sacrifice it to activate this ability, making it a temporary but potent resource accelerator. As a land with a mana value of zero, Scalding Tarn fits seamlessly into any deck that relies on red or blue mana sources. The foil finish adds a distinct visual appeal, making it a desirable addition to any collection of Magic: The Gathering cards. Whether you are building a competitive deck or simply expanding your library of rare lands, this card from Modern Horizons 2 stands out for its utility and design. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out cards like Scalding Tarn for their gameplay potential and aesthetic quality. The foil treatment enhances the card's presence, making it a standout piece in any binder or display. As you build your collection, consider the versatility this land brings to your decks, allowing for smoother mana bases and faster access to key spells. Explore our inventory to find Scalding Tarn and other rare cards to enhance your gaming experience.

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2021

Series

Modern Horizons 2

Card Number

#439

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Philip Straub

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Type

Land

Card Text

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{T}, Pay 1 life, Sacrifice this land: Search your library for an Island or Mountain card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

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What does Scalding Tarn do in Magic: The Gathering?

Scalding Tarn is a land card that allows you to search your library for an Island or Mountain card, put it onto the battlefield, and then shuffle your library. This ability helps players quickly access the specific mana sources they need for their spells.

Is Scalding Tarn a rare card?

Yes, Scalding Tarn is classified as a Rare card in the Modern Horizons 2 set. It is also available in a foil finish, which adds to its collectibility and visual appeal for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts.

Which decks can use Scalding Tarn?

Scalding Tarn can be used in any Magic: The Gathering deck that includes Islands or Mountains. It is particularly useful in decks that need to access specific mana types quickly, such as those featuring red or blue spells.

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