Escape Tunnel
Land
, Sacrifice this land: Search your library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.
, Sacrifice this land: Target creature with power 2 or less can't be blocked this turn.
*No self-respecting criminal has a basement with only one exit.*
Set
Edge of Eternities Commander
Rarity
Common
Mana Value
0
Artist
Carlos Palma Cruchaga
Collector #
157
Why Play Escape Tunnel
Aggressive decks running low-power creatures benefit most from Escape Tunnel's dual utility as both mana fixing and an evasion enabler. The land works particularly well in multicolor aggro strategies where you need consistent mana early but want to push damage through later in the game. Use it for mana fixing in the early turns when establishing your board, then sacrifice it mid-game to force through crucial damage with creatures like tournament staples or tribal one-drops.Format Notes
Escape Tunnel sees its strongest play in Pauper, where the combination of utility and common rarity makes it a budget-friendly option for aggressive decks. Commander players occasionally include it in creature-heavy decks that need both mana fixing and ways to push damage past larger creatures. The card remains legal across all major formats but sees limited play in higher-powered environments where more efficient options are available.Combos & Synergies
Landfall creatures like Steppe Lynx and Plated Geopede gain immediate value from Escape Tunnel's land-tutoring ability, effectively turning one land into two landfall triggers. The unblockable ability pairs excellently with creatures carrying powerful abilities or equipment, such as making a creature equipped with Bonesplitter or Cranial Plating impossible to block. Land-based strategies utilizing cards like Life from the Loam can repeatedly recur Escape Tunnel for ongoing utility.Featured in These Decks
- World Shaper Commander
- Blame Game Commander
- Jumbo Cactuar Standard
