The 2013 Magic: The Gathering Theros expansion featured Temple of Abandon as a rare dual-land card. This product covers the card's identity, gameplay mechanics, and collector significance.
Temple of Abandon
2013 • Magic: The Gathering • Theros
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Released in 2013 as part of the Theros expansion, Temple of Abandon serves as a foundational land card for players constructing Green and Red mana bases. Identified by card number 224 and the THS set code, this Rare card is designed to support decks that require both colors of mana to cast spells and activate abilities. The card functions as a land that enters the battlefield tapped, providing a slight delay before generating resources, but it offers a strategic advantage through its triggered ability. When played, Temple of Abandon allows the controller to scry one, enabling them to look at the top card of their library and decide whether to keep it on top or put it on the bottom. This subtle manipulation of the deck's top layer helps players filter their draws, increasing the consistency of their game plan. The card’s versatility lies in its ability to produce either Red or Green mana when tapped, making it a flexible choice for various hybrid strategies within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game ecosystem. The card’s design and mechanics reflect the era’s focus on land synergy and resource management. For those building a collection of Magic: The Gathering cards, this piece represents a key component of the Theros set, appealing to both competitive players looking to optimize their decks and hobbyists who value the set's iconic status.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Temple of Abandon
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Mike Bierek
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English
Land
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This land enters tapped. When this land enters, scry 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put that card on the bottom.) {T}: Add {R} or {G}.
