Rivendell (LTR)

Rivendell
Card Type: Legendary Land
Card Text:
Rivendell enters the battlefield tapped unless you control a legendary creature.
T: Add U.
1U, T: Scry 2. Activate only if you control a legendary creature.
Flavour Text:
"Were I to go where my heart dwells, I would now be wandering in the fair valley of Rivendell."
-Aragorn
Artist: Jonas De Ro

Card Strengths and Weaknesses:

• Strengths:

  • Conditional untapped entry if you control a legendary creature.
  • Provides blue mana.
  • Offers card selection through scrying.

• Weaknesses:

  • Scrying ability is conditional on having a legendary creature in play.

Deck Utility:

• Blue Control or Midrange: This land can fit well in decks that can take advantage of the extra card selection provided by the Scry 2 ability.

• Legendary Creature Decks: Obviously pairs well with decks that have a high density of legendary creatures.

• Combo Decks: The scrying ability can help you dig for your combo pieces faster.

Interactions and Combos:

• Legendary Creatures: Enables the land to enter untapped and unlocks the Scry 2 ability.

• Card Draw and Filtering: Synergizes well with cards that allow you to draw or filter through your deck, making the scrying more effective.

Flavor and Lore:
Rivendell is a haven of the Elves in Middle-earth, known for its beauty and wisdom. The quote from Aragorn captures the allure and peace that many feel when thinking of this legendary place.

Overall Impression:
Rivendell is a versatile land in the right deck. The ability to Scry 2 for just 1U and a tap is a strong upside, especially in a format where card selection can be crucial. The conditional untapped entry and the limitation on the scrying ability balance the card without making it too powerful. The flavor text enhances the card, making it a treat for fans of the Tolkien universe.