Tyrite Sanctum

Land

{T}: Add {C}.

{2}, {T}: Target legendary creature becomes a God in addition to its other types. Put a +1/+1 counter on it.

{4}, {T}, Sacrifice Tyrite Sanctum: Put an indestructible counter on target God.

Set Kaldheim
Rarity Rare

Why Play Tyrite Sanctum

Legendary creature decks gain significant value from this utility land, as it provides both immediate board presence through +1/+1 counters and long-term protection via indestructible counters. The God transformation opens up tribal synergies and can enable powerful interactions with cards that care about Gods specifically. While the mana investment is steep, the ability to protect key legendary creatures from board wipes and removal makes it worthwhile in slower matchups where your commander or key legendary threats need to stick around.

Format Notes

Commander represents this card's strongest application, where legendary creatures serve as the format's backbone and games typically run long enough to justify the mana investment. The indestructible protection proves especially valuable for protecting commanders from targeted removal and board wipes. Pioneer and Modern decks occasionally include it as a one-of in legendary-focused strategies, though the high activation costs limit its competitive viability in faster formats.

Combos & Synergies

Konda, Lord of Eiganjo and other legendary creatures with enters-the-battlefield effects benefit greatly from the indestructible protection, allowing them to survive repeated board clears. Purphoros, God of the Forge synergizes well since the Sanctum can ensure your devotion-independent Gods remain on the battlefield permanently. The God transformation also enables interactions with cards like Godsend and other God-tribal effects, creating additional value beyond the basic protection package.

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Land Indestructible