Spire of Industry — Magic: The Gathering card

Spire of Industry

Land
$0.25 ↗20 similarCommander, Modern

{T}: Add {C}.

{T}, Pay 1 life: Add one mana of any color. Activate only if you control an artifact.

*A beacon of prosperity to some, a shadow of oppression to others.*

Set Edge of Eternities Commander
Rarity Rare
Mana Value 0
Artist John Avon
Collector # 183
Reprints 11x printed 2017–2025
Artifact-based decks need reliable mana fixing without sacrificing deck slots for dedicated mana rocks, making this land an excellent dual-purpose inclusion.
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Why Play Spire of Industry

Artifact-based decks need reliable mana fixing without sacrificing deck slots for dedicated mana rocks, making this land an excellent dual-purpose inclusion. The colorless mana option ensures it's never completely dead, while the life payment for colored mana is minimal in most games. Aggressive artifact strategies like Affinity variants benefit most, as they deploy cheap artifacts early and need consistent access to multiple colors for cards like Galvanic Blast or Thoughtcast.

Format Notes

Modern sees the most competitive play in Affinity and Hardened Scales decks where artifact density is naturally high. Pioneer artifact strategies also appreciate the mana fixing, though the format's slower pace makes the life loss more relevant. In Commander, it's a solid inclusion in any artifact-heavy deck, particularly those running multiple colors where the fixing is crucial for consistent gameplay.

Combos & Synergies

Zero-cost artifacts like Ornithopter and Memnite enable immediate activation while contributing to aggressive strategies. Springleaf Drum creates redundant mana fixing while turning your artifacts into additional mana sources. Urza's Saga generates artifact tokens that satisfy the activation requirement while providing a powerful late-game threat, making both cards stronger when played together in artifact-based midrange strategies.

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Land Modern Pioneer Commander

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