Plains (273) (LTR)

Plains
Card Type: Basic
Card Text:
(T: Add W.)
Artist: Deven Rue

Card Strengths and Weaknesses:

• Strengths:
  • Basic, so not vulnerable to cards that target non-basic lands.
  • Can be fetched by any effect that searches for basic lands.
  • Comes into play untapped.
• Weaknesses:
  • Only produces white mana, which doesn't help in mana fixing for multicolored decks.

Deck Utility:

• Mana Base: Essential for any white-focused or multicolored deck that includes white.

• Mana Fixing: In a multi-color deck that includes white, Plains is important for casting spells that require white mana.

Interactions and Combos:

• Fetch Lands: Plains can be fetched by cards like "Flooded Strand" or "Arid Mesa" to fix mana or trigger landfall abilities.

• Landfall Triggers: Can trigger landfall abilities like those found in cards with the Landfall mechanic.

• Ramp: Some white spells or artifacts that search for lands often look for Plains specifically or can include Plains as a choice.

Flavor and Lore:
Plains in Magic often depict serene, wide-open landscapes that represent the peace, order, and law that characterize white mana.

Overall Impression:
As a basic land, Plains is a cornerstone of any deck that utilizes white mana. It's simple but essential for casting white spells and activating abilities that require white mana. Like other basic lands, there's rarely a reason not to include it in a deck that uses white mana.