Gilded Lotus (MRD)

Artifact

{T}: Add three mana of any one color.

Solid mana rock for Commander and casual ramp strategies. Gilded Lotus generates explosive acceleration once it resolves, turning a single activation into three mana of your choice—perfect for powering out threats or fueling combo turns. The five-mana cost is steep, but the payoff justifies inclusion in decks built to leverage that burst of color-fixed acceleration. Outclassed by Mana Crypt and Sol Ring in efficiency, but a reliable mid-game engine in slower strategies that can afford the setup time.

Mirrodin — Rare