Rivendell is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.
Official card text
Rivendell enters tapped unless you control a legendary creature.: Add
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Complete guide
Welcome to the hidden valley of Imladris, a place of wisdom and foresight. Rivendell is a legendary land that provides not just mana, but the ability to filter your draws through the power of your legendary allies. This card is a staple for decks that rely on legendary heroes to lead the way.
A Hidden Entry
Rivendell usually enters the battlefield tapped, slowing down your mana production. However, if you control a legendary creature when you play it, it enters untapped and ready for use. This check happens exactly as the land is placed on the battlefield; if you do not already have a legend out, the land will be sideways.
Foresight of the Elves
Beyond tapping for blue mana, Rivendell offers a powerful Scry 2 ability for one blue and one generic mana. To activate this, you must currently control a legendary creature. If your only legendary creature is removed in response to this ability, the Scry will still resolve because the requirement is only checked at the moment of activation.
Timing and Sequence
The most common mistake is assuming Rivendell can enter untapped if you are playing a legendary creature at the same time. According to official rulings, the legendary creature must already be on the battlefield. If an effect puts both a legendary creature and Rivendell onto the battlefield simultaneously, Rivendell will still enter tapped.
When to Play Rivendell
Rivendell is best utilized in 'Legends Matter' decks or Commander games where your leader is frequently on the board. Use the Scry 2 ability at the end of your opponent's turn to ensure your next draw is exactly what you need to seize victory.
Interaction examples
Command TowerIf your hand contains both Rivendell and Command Tower, and you have not yet cast your Commander, play Command Tower first. Use the mana from Command Tower to cast a legendary creature. On the following turn, you can play Rivendell untapped because you now control a legendary creature.
Exotic OrchardImagine you have Exotic Orchard and Rivendell on the battlefield, along with a legendary creature. During your opponent's end step, tap Exotic Orchard for mana (assuming an opponent controls a blue source) and Rivendell to pay the activation cost. You Scry 2, looking at the top two cards of your library and choosing to put them back in any order or on the bottom, perfectly setting up your next turn.
Guide written with AI from the official text and rulings. Official English text prevails.
How it works : Rivendell
Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall
- #1· Wizards of the Coast
The legendary creature must already be on the battlefield as the land enters the battlefield. If it enters the battlefield at the same time, the land will enter tapped.
No other card is named in this ruling.
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