Why Play Dimir Aqueduct
Budget mana fixing makes this land attractive for casual blue-black decks that can't afford premium dual lands. The bounce effect allows you to replay lands with enters-the-battlefield triggers or reset utility lands like Bojuka Bog. While entering tapped slows down aggressive strategies, control and midrange decks can afford the tempo loss for reliable mana access.Format Notes
Most viable in Commander where the multiplayer format reduces the penalty of slower mana development and budget considerations matter more. Sees fringe play in Pauper as one of the few multicolor land options available at common rarity. Generally too slow for competitive Modern or Legacy where turn-one plays are crucial, though it occasionally appears in very budget-conscious builds.Combos & Synergies
Excellent with lands that provide value when entering play, allowing you to rebuy effects from cards like Bojuka Bog or Halimar Depths. Supports landfall strategies by providing an extra land drop when you replay the bounced land, working well with cards like Rampaging Baloths. The bounce effect can also enable specific synergies with Sakura-Tribe Scout or other creatures that put lands into play, creating additional landfall triggers.Featured in These Decks
- Urza’s Iron Alliance Commander
- Undead Unleashed Commander
- Subjective Reality Commander
- Sneak Attack Commander
- Revenant Recon Commander
- Mishra’s Burnished Banner Commander