The 5 Shock Lands In Edge Of Eternities: Why This MTG Reprint Changed Everything (Prices, Art, And Lore)
The release of the Magic: The Gathering set, Edge of Eternities (EOE), on August 1, 2025, marked a pivotal moment for both competitive players and collectors. This "space-opera" set, which blasts players off into the Sothera system, delivered one of the most anticipated reprints in recent memory: a cycle of five highly sought-after "Shocklands." This was the first time these powerful dual lands were reprinted outside of a Ravnica-themed set, instantly injecting new life and accessibility into the Standard format and causing a noticeable shift in the secondary market for these staples.
The significance of the Shocklands in Edge of Eternities goes beyond mere reprints; they were presented with a breathtaking new aesthetic—the Borderless Viewport treatment—that perfectly captured the set's cosmic, science-fantasy theme. This article dives deep into which lands made the cut, the stunning new art style, the new mechanics accompanying them, and the dramatic effect this reprint had on card prices as of late December 2025.
The Five Shocklands That Returned to Standard
Shocklands are an essential cycle of ten dual lands, first introduced in the 2005 set *Guildpact*, that provide two colors of mana. Their name comes from their ability to enter the battlefield untapped if the controller pays 2 life—a small "shock" for a huge tempo advantage. Before Edge of Eternities, these cards were a significant financial barrier to entry for many formats, especially Modern and Commander. The EOE set reprinted five of the ten, specifically focusing on the enemy-colored pairs, which are often the most valuable.
Here are the five Shocklands reprinted in the *Edge of Eternities* set:
- Breeding Pool (Green/Blue - Simic)
- Godless Shrine (White/Black - Orzhov)
- Sacred Foundry (Red/White - Boros)
- Stomping Ground (Red/Green - Gruul)
- Watery Grave (Blue/Black - Dimir)
The remaining five allied-colored Shocklands—Blood Crypt (Black/Red), Hallowed Fountain (White/Blue), Overgrown Tomb (Black/Green), Steam Vents (Blue/Red), and Temple Garden (Green/White)—were notably absent, keeping their prices relatively stable while the five reprinted lands saw a major market correction. The return of these five lands to the Standard format immediately diversified deckbuilding options, allowing for more consistent three-color mana bases.
The Borderless Viewport: A New Standard for MTG Art
One of the biggest draws for collectors in Edge of Eternities is the Borderless Viewport treatment. This unique art style was applied to the five reprinted Shocklands and the five new Mythic Planets, creating some of the most visually stunning lands in the game’s history. The art style is designed to give an Eumidian's-eye view of the Sothera system's distant planets, transforming the familiar land base into cosmic vistas.
This treatment is a massive upgrade over previous printings, which were primarily confined to the plane of Ravnica. The Viewport Shocklands depict alien landscapes, massive space stations, and nebulae, perfectly blending the fantasy of Magic with the new science-fiction theme. The lands are available in traditional foil, non-foil, and the highly sought-after Galaxy Foil treatment, which is exclusive to Collector Boosters and adds a shimmering, star-field effect to the already borderless cosmic art. These special printings have become immediate chase cards, offering a premium version of an eternal format staple.
The artistic decision to reimagine these iconic dual lands as part of the space-opera setting is a bold move by Wizards of the Coast. It not only makes the cards visually spectacular but also ties them directly into the set's deep lore, which involves charting a course through the Sothera system, wielding dazzling magic, and waging war with alien factions. The Viewport art helps players feel immersed in the vastness of the Multiverse's edge.
Market Shockwave: Price Impact and Accessibility
The announcement and subsequent release of the Shocklands in Edge of Eternities had an immediate and significant impact on the secondary market. Shocklands have historically been some of the most expensive and necessary cards for non-rotating formats like Modern, Pioneer, and Commander. Their price tags often ranged from $15 to $30+ per copy, making a full playset a substantial investment.
The massive supply generated by the EOE reprint, especially for the five included lands, led to a predictable and welcome price correction. As of late 2025, the market price for the non-foil *Edge of Eternities* versions of these lands has stabilized at a much lower point. For example, the non-foil Breeding Pool (EOE) is currently trading with a market price around $8.57, while the premium Borderless Foil version is around $9.34. This trend is mirrored across the other four reprinted lands, including Godless Shrine, Sacred Foundry, Stomping Ground, and Watery Grave.
This price drop has dramatically increased the accessibility of these powerful dual lands for budget-conscious players. It represents a commitment from Wizards of the Coast to keep format staples available, preventing the cost of entry from ballooning further. The market crash for these staples is a net positive for the player base, ensuring that more people can build competitive and fun decks across multiple formats without breaking the bank.
The Edge of Eternities Set: Lore and Mechanics
The Shocklands are just one piece of the expansive *Edge of Eternities* set, which successfully introduces a compelling science-fantasy narrative to the Magic Multiverse. To truly understand the context of the Borderless Viewport lands, one must appreciate the set's unique mechanics and entities:
Spacecraft and Planets
The set's flagship new mechanic is the introduction of the Spacecraft artifact type. These artifacts represent starships, space stations, and other vessels that start as inert objects but can be crewed by intrepid explorers (creatures) to become powerful artifact creatures. This mechanic leans heavily into the space-opera theme, allowing players to feel like they are piloting their own fleets across the galaxy. Additionally, the set features Planets, which are a cycle of five new Mythic Rare lands that also received the Borderless Viewport treatment alongside the Shocklands.
Stellar Sights Reprints
Beyond the Shocklands, EOE also features the Stellar Sights art treatment, which is applied to reprints of other iconic and valuable lands from Magic's history. These include powerful utility lands like Mana Confluence and Gemstone Caverns. Like the Shocklands, these cards are reimagined with cosmic, space-themed art, making them highly desirable collector items and further boosting the set's overall value proposition.
The combination of a powerful, format-defining reprint (the Shocklands) with a stunning new art style (Borderless Viewport) and fresh, thematic mechanics (Spacecraft) has cemented *Edge of Eternities* as one of the most impactful sets of 2025. Whether you are a competitive player looking for cheaper mana bases or a collector hunting for the beautiful Galaxy Foil versions, the Shocklands in EOE are the undeniable stars of this interstellar expansion.
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