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.Why Play Seat of the Synod
Artifact lands excel in decks that care about artifact count, particularly in aggressive strategies that need both mana fixing and artifact synergies. Affinity decks leverage these lands to enable cheap or free spells like Frogmite and Myr Enforcer, while also providing consistent blue mana for permission spells and card draw. The zero mana cost makes it an automatic inclusion when you need artifacts in play early, and it helps enable metalcraft and other artifact-matters abilities without dedicating non-land slots.Format Notes
Banned in Modern due to the oppressive power of artifact lands in Affinity decks, but remains a staple in Legacy and Vintage artifact strategies. Particularly strong in Pauper, where artifact lands enable some of the format's most competitive decks without access to more powerful alternatives. In Commander, it sees play in artifact-focused decks and any blue deck that wants additional artifact count, though the singleton nature makes it less impactful than in constructed formats.Combos & Synergies
Essential in Affinity strategies alongside cards like Cranial Plating and Atog, where each artifact in play directly translates to additional damage or reduced costs. Pairs excellently with Thoughtcast for cheap card draw, as the artifact lands help reduce its mana cost while providing the blue mana to cast it. Works well with Salvage Titan and other cards that sacrifice artifacts for value, since you can float mana before sacrificing the land itself.Featured in These Decks
- Urza’s Iron Alliance Commander
- Mishra’s Burnished Banner Commander
- Invent Superiority Commander
- Exquisite Invention Commander
- Counter Intelligence Commander
