Jungle Hollow

Land

Jungle Hollow enters the battlefield tapped.

When Jungle Hollow enters the battlefield, you gain 1 life.

{T}: Add {B} or {G}.

Set March of the Machine
Rarity Common

Why Play Jungle Hollow

Budget mana fixing makes Jungle Hollow appealing for casual Golgari decks that can afford the tempo loss from entering tapped. The incidental life gain helps stabilize against aggressive strategies, particularly relevant in formats like Pauper where every point of life matters. Best suited for midrange and control shells that prioritize consistency over speed, especially when you need reliable access to both colors but can't afford premium dual lands.

Format Notes

Pauper represents the strongest competitive home for Jungle Hollow, where the life gain and dual land effect justify inclusion in slower Golgari builds. Commander also sees regular play due to the format's casual nature and emphasis on budget mana bases. Most competitive formats favor faster alternatives like shock lands or pain lands, relegating Jungle Hollow to budget considerations or very specific lifegain-focused strategies.

Combos & Synergies

Lifegain-matters cards like Ajani's Pridemate and Cradle of Vitality can extract additional value from the enters-the-battlefield trigger. Landfall creatures such as Territorial Scythe Cat benefit from any land drop, making the tapped drawback less relevant when you're developing board presence simultaneously. Cards that care about life totals, including Felidar Sovereign and Serra Ascendant, appreciate the consistent life boost in slower games.

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