Crumbling Necropolis is an uncommon land card from the 2008 Shards of Alara set, designed to support black, red, and blue mana strategies.
Crumbling Necropolis
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Shards of Alara
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Description
Crumbling Necropolis is an uncommon land card from the 2008 Shards of Alara set, serving as a flexible resource for players building multi-color decks. With the mana value of zero, this land card supports black, red, and blue identities without consuming mana resources. It enters the battlefield tapped, requiring careful timing, but offers the ability to produce one unit of blue, black, or red mana when activated. As a land card, it plays a crucial role in stabilizing mana bases for decks that require specific color combinations. The card number 222 places it within the main set, and its uncommon rarity makes it a staple for collectors and players seeking to complete their Shards of Alara collection. Designed by Dave Kendall, Crumbling Necropolis features flavor text that hints at the lore of Vithia, describing the ruins of Sedraxis as a blight avoided by the living. This narrative element adds depth to the card, connecting it to the broader story of the Magic: The Gathering universe. For collectors, owning this card offers a tangible piece of the Shards of Alara era, a significant chapter in the game's history. Whether you are looking to complete a set or enhance your deck's mana flexibility, Crumbling Necropolis is a key component for any serious Magic: The Gathering player. Its versatility and thematic design make it a sought-after addition to any collection focused on the Shards of Alara set.
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Crumbling Necropolis
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Dave Kendall
Card Stock
English
Land
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This land enters tapped. {T}: Add {U}, {B}, or {R}.
"They say the ruins of Sedraxis were once a shining capital in Vithia. Now it is a blight, a place to be avoided by the living." —Olcot, Rider of Joffik






