Spymaster's Vault

Description

Created by artist David Álvarez, this rare foil card is designed for players seeking to leverage the connive mechanic within black mana strategies. As a land with zero mana value, it serves as a flexible resource that adapts to the board state rather than functioning as a static mana source. The card’s primary ability allows it to enter the battlefield tapped unless the player already controls a Swamp, ensuring it integrates smoothly into decks built around the black color identity. Once on the field, Spymaster's Vault can produce black mana, providing the essential resources needed to cast spells. Its most distinct feature, however, lies in its secondary ability, which targets a creature the player controls to connive. Conniving involves drawing cards equal to the number of creatures that died that turn, discarding that many cards, and placing +1/+1 counters on the targeted creature for each nonland card discarded. This mechanic rewards aggressive playstyles and graveyard interactions, turning discarded resources into immediate board presence. The foil finish adds a premium aesthetic to this rare card, making it a desirable addition for collectors building Modern Horizons 3 sets. Collectors and players value Spymaster's Vault for its dual role as a functional land and a strategic engine. The card’s design encourages thoughtful deck construction, rewarding players who can synchronize creature deaths with spell casting. Whether used for competitive gameplay or as a shiny centerpiece in a collector’s binder, this card represents the innovative design philosophy of the Modern Horizons 3 set. Enthusiasts looking to complete their Modern Horizons 3 collection or enhance their black mana decks will find this card to be a compelling addition to their portfolio.