Vesuva copies exactly what is printed on the land it's copying and nothing else (unless it's copying a land that's copying something else; see below). It doesn't copy whether a land is tapped or untapped, whether it has any counters on it or Auras attached to it, or any non-copy effects that changed its types, and so on.

If the copied land is copying something else, Vesuva uses the copiable values of that land. In most cases, Vesuva will be a copy of whatever that land is copying.

Any enters-the-battlefield abilities of the copied land will trigger if Vesuva is entering the battlefield. Any "As [this land] enters the battlefield" or "[This land] enters the battlefield with" abilities of the copied land will also work.

If Vesuva somehow enters the battlefield at the same time as another land, Vesuva can't become a copy of that land. You may choose only a land that's already on the battlefield.

If you don't choose a land on the battlefield, Vesuva enters the battlefield untapped as itself, and will not be able to tap for mana.

Vesuva : règles, fonctionnement et interactions (MTG)

Vesuva 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

You may have this land enter tapped as a copy of any land on the battlefield.

Complete guide

Vesuva is a uniquely powerful utility land that allows you to mirror the best resources available on the board. By entering the battlefield as a copy of another land, it offers unparalleled flexibility for mana fixing or securing powerful utility effects. Understanding how it interacts with other lands is key to mastering its shapeshifting potential.

What Vesuva Does

Vesuva is a clone in land form. As it enters the battlefield, you may choose any land currently on the battlefield. Vesuva will enter tapped and become a copy of that land, inheriting all of its printed characteristics, including its name, types, and mana abilities. If you choose not to copy anything, it enters untapped as a land named Vesuva with no mana-producing abilities.

Resolving the Copy Effect

The choice to copy a land happens as Vesuva is entering the battlefield, not when it is played. This means it does not use the stack and cannot be responded to once it begins to enter. Because it copies all 'enters-the-battlefield' (ETB) triggers and 'as this enters' replacement effects, Vesuva will effectively function as the chosen land from the moment it hits the table, though it will always be tapped due to its own text.

Common Pitfalls

A common mistake is trying to copy a land that is entering the battlefield at the same time as Vesuva (for example, via Scapeshift). You can only choose a land that is already present on the battlefield. Additionally, remember that Vesuva only copies the 'copiable values'—it won't copy temporary type changes from spells, counters, or Auras attached to the original land.

When to Play Vesuva

Vesuva is best used to double up on high-value targets like lands that produce multiple colors or have powerful activated abilities. While the 'enters tapped' clause makes it slower than a basic land, the ability to replicate a legendary land or a specific color source makes it a staple for complex mana bases.

Interaction examples

Copying a Mana Hub

Command Tower

If you choose to have Vesuva enter as a copy of Command Tower, Vesuva will enter the battlefield tapped. Once it is untapped, it will have the name Command Tower and the ability to tap for any color in your commander's color identity.

Mirroring Opponent's Resources

Exotic Orchard

When Vesuva copies an opponent's Exotic Orchard, it gains the ability to produce mana based on the lands your opponents control. Note that if the original Exotic Orchard was untapped, your Vesuva version still enters the battlefield tapped.

The Blank State

If the battlefield is empty or you choose not to copy anything, Vesuva enters the battlefield untapped. However, since it has no inherent mana abilities, it will sit on the field as a land that cannot tap for mana unless another effect grants it an ability later.

Guide written with AI from the official text and rulings. Official English text prevails.

How it works : Vesuva

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

#1March 19, 2021· Wizards of the Coast
Vesuva copies exactly what is printed on the land it's copying and nothing else (unless it's copying a land that's copying something else; see below). It doesn't copy whether a land is tapped or untapped, whether it has any counters on it or Auras attached to it, or any non-copy effects that changed its types, and so on.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#2March 19, 2021· Wizards of the Coast
If the copied land is copying something else, Vesuva uses the copiable values of that land. In most cases, Vesuva will be a copy of whatever that land is copying.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#3March 19, 2021· Wizards of the Coast
Any enters-the-battlefield abilities of the copied land will trigger if Vesuva is entering the battlefield. Any "As [this land] enters the battlefield" or "[This land] enters the battlefield with" abilities of the copied land will also work.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#4March 19, 2021· Wizards of the Coast
If Vesuva somehow enters the battlefield at the same time as another land, Vesuva can't become a copy of that land. You may choose only a land that's already on the battlefield.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#5March 19, 2021· Wizards of the Coast
If you don't choose a land on the battlefield, Vesuva enters the battlefield untapped as itself, and will not be able to tap for mana.
No other card is named in this ruling.