River of Tears is a dual-color land from the 2022 Magic: The Gathering The Brothers' War Commander subset, providing flexible black and blue mana generation.
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • The Brothers' War • Commander
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River of Tears enters the battlefield as a land card from the 2022 Magic: The Gathering The Brothers' War Commander subset. Identified by card number 197 in the BRC set code, this rare card is designed to support strategies requiring both black and blue mana. The card features a mana value of zero and operates with a black and blue color identity, making it a versatile foundation for decks built around these two colors. The card's ability allows you to tap it to add one blue mana to your mana pool. However, if you have played a land during the current turn, the effect changes to add one black mana instead. This conditional mechanic provides strategic depth, allowing players to adapt their mana production based on the flow of the game. It is particularly useful in formats where land drops are consistent, ensuring that players can access the specific color resources they need at critical moments. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards often seek out Commander subset cards for their unique designs and gameplay utility. The Brothers' War expansion marked a significant era in the game's history, and River of Tears stands as a functional piece within that release. Its rarity designation adds to its appeal for those building complete sets or hunting for specific cards to enhance their collections. Whether you are a seasoned player looking to optimize your deck's mana base or a collector interested in the diverse offerings of the Commander subset, River of Tears represents a solid addition to any Magic: The Gathering library.
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The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
The core identity of the card within the set.
Year
2022
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
The Brothers' War
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#197
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
River of Tears
Game
Magic: The Gathering
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Rare
Chris J. Anderson
Card Stock
English
Land
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
{T}: Add {U}. If you played a land this turn, add {B} instead.
"The Westfolk wept, and their tears wore winding rivers into the cheek of the world." —Glem the Lonebard, "Origins of Kholon"
FAQ
River of Tears can produce either one blue mana or one black mana. You choose which to add based on whether you have played a land this turn.
The mana value of River of Tears is zero, as it is a land card. This makes it a cost-effective addition to your mana base.
River of Tears is part of the The Brothers' War Commander subset, released in 2022. It carries the set code BRC and is numbered 197.
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