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The Meandering River is an uncommon dual-color land from Magic: The Gathering's 2016 Oath of the Gatewatch expansion, offering flexible white and blue mana generation.

Meandering River

2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Oath of the Gatewatch

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Product Overview

Description

Collectors of Magic: The Gathering recognize Meandering River as a functional dual-color land from the Oath of the Gatewatch expansion released in 2016. Identified by the set code OGW and card number 173, this uncommon card is a staple for players building white and blue decks. The card allows players to tap it to add either one white or one blue mana to their pool, entering the battlefield tapped to reflect its complex nature. Its dual-color identity makes it particularly valuable for formats that rely on the combination of white and blue spells. The flavor text accompanying the card hints at its narrative role, describing a river that splits into many channels, making it difficult for travelers to follow the same path twice. This thematic element adds to the card's charm for those who enjoy the lore behind the game. Whether you are looking to complete your Oath of the Gatewatch collection or simply expand your library with reliable mana sources, Meandering River remains a versatile addition. Collectors can find this card alongside other titles from the set, ensuring a comprehensive approach to building their archive. The card’s utility in gameplay and its place within the 2016 expansion make it a noteworthy item for enthusiasts of the trading card game.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2016

Series

Oath of the Gatewatch

Card Number

#173

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Uncommon

Artist

Cliff Childs

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Type

Land

Card Text

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This land enters tapped. {T}: Add {W} or {U}.

The river split into many channels as it flowed to the Halimar Sea. Few travelers could follow the same one twice.

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FAQ

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What type of card is Meandering River?

Meandering River is a basic land card in Magic: The Gathering that can produce either white or blue mana when tapped.

Which set does this card belong to?

This card is from the Oath of the Gatewatch expansion, released in 2016, and is identified by the set code OGW.

How rare is Meandering River?

Meandering River is an uncommon card, indicated by its symbol in the Oath of the Gatewatch set.

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