Pine Barrens

Dual Lands Underestimation

Is there a reason R&D was so cautious with the rare dual lands in Tempest? (Scabland, Pine Barrens, etc...) Cards like the Gates seem to be significantly better at common these days. Plus Wasteland and Ancient Tomb at uncommon?

For a long time we underestimated how good our dual lands can be. The big switch came when Randy Buehler started during Invasion design and convinced us the taplands weren’t too good. That was what really opend up our eyes.

Ancient Tomb Dual Lands Dual Lands Eye Game Design Gates Gates Lands Pine Barrens Rares Scabland Tempest Uncommons

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