Memorial to UnityHow it works & interactions with other cards

What It Does

Memorial to Unity serves two roles. Initially, it is a source of green mana. Later in the game, it can be sacrificed for three mana (including one green) to dig five cards deep into your library for a creature card.

How it Resolves Step by Step

To use the activated ability, pay two generic and one green mana, tap the land, and sacrifice it as part of the cost. Once the ability resolves, look at the top five cards of your library. You may choose one creature card from those five, reveal it to all players, and put it into your hand. Finally, any remaining cards are placed on the bottom of your library in a random order.

Common Mistakes

A common error is forgetting that the sacrifice is part of the cost; if the ability is countered, the land is already in the graveyard. Additionally, remember that you are not required to take a creature if you don't want to, or if there are no creatures in the top five cards.

When to Play It

Play Memorial to Unity early if your hand is slow and you can afford the tapped land entry. Save the activation for when you are 'flooded' with mana and need to find a threat to close out the game.

Interaction examples

Basic Mana Production

Command Tower

On turn one, you play Memorial to Unity, and it enters the battlefield tapped. On turn two, you play Command Tower. You now have access to one green mana from the Memorial and one mana of any color in your commander's identity from the Tower.

Searching for Answers

Exotic Orchard

If your opponent controls a Forest, your Exotic Orchard can produce the green mana needed for Memorial to Unity's ability. You pay the mana using the Orchard and other sources, sacrifice the Memorial, and look at your top five cards to find a creature to help stabilize your board.