Stormcarved Coast — Magic: The Gathering card

Stormcarved Coast

Land

This land enters tapped unless you control two or more other lands.

{T}: Add {U} or {R}.

*Frequent, violent storms shape the Nephalia coastline, sculpting cliffs and caves where monsters often lurk.*

Set Innistrad Remastered
Rarity Rare
Mana Value 0
Collector # 285

Why Play Stormcarved Coast

Aggressive blue-red decks benefit most from Stormcarved Coast's ability to provide untapped mana in the mid-to-late game while still offering dual-color fixing. The land excels in tempo strategies where you need consistent mana by turn three or four, making it ideal for decks running efficient two and three-mana threats. Unlike traditional taplands, it becomes increasingly valuable as the game progresses, supporting powerful late-game plays without the tempo loss that typically comes with dual lands.

Format Notes

Pioneer and Modern see the most play for Stormcarved Coast, where it slots into Izzet Phoenix, tempo decks, and various blue-red control builds. The card provides a budget alternative to fetch-shock mana bases while still maintaining competitive viability. Commander players appreciate it as reliable fixing in multicolor decks, though it's less impactful in that multiplayer format where the untapped condition is easier to meet consistently.

Combos & Synergies

Arclight Phoenix decks leverage Stormcarved Coast's late-game untapped status to fuel explosive turns with cheap spells and recursive threats. Young Pyromancer strategies appreciate the consistent mana to deploy threats while holding up counterspells like Spell Pierce. The land pairs naturally with Expressive Iteration, enabling smooth curve-outs while maintaining card selection and tempo advantage in the crucial early turns.