Dual lands like Plateau provide essential mana fixing for aggressive red-white strategies that need consistent access to both colors early in the game. The untapped mana production makes it superior to most other dual land options in fast-paced formats where tempo matters. Burn decks, aggressive creature strategies, and midrange decks running cards like Lightning Bolt alongside Path to Exile benefit greatly from the reliable mana base.
Format Notes
Legacy represents Plateau's strongest competitive application, where the original dual lands remain legal and highly sought after for their perfect mana fixing. Vintage also sees occasional play, though the format's focus on artifacts and blue spells limits red-white strategies. Commander players often include Plateau in Boros-colored decks when budget allows, though many opt for cheaper alternatives given the singleton nature of the format.
Combos & Synergies
Land Tax becomes significantly more powerful with dual lands in play, as opponents often struggle to keep up with your mana development while you thin your deck of basic lands. Price of Progress punishes opponents running nonbasic lands while your dual lands provide the red mana needed to cast it. Armageddon effects pair well with Plateau since you can rebuild faster with premium mana sources that produce multiple colors.
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