Certainly a great card, but not strictly better than an Island. Along with being vulnerable to artifact destruction, a few cards like Vedalken Shackles and in particular High Tide don't get any benefit from Seat of the Synod.
Of course, the decision is a pretty easy one for most any deck. Running affinity/metalcraft/etc.? Synod. Not running those? Use an island.
Posted By:
Lyoncet
(1/30/2011 9:36:53 AM)
I can't decide if this is more ridiculous than Darksteel Citadel, or less.
Also, "penultimate" means second to last, not "better-than-ultimate" ;-)
Posted By:
drpvfx
(10/6/2011 2:37:25 PM)
Penultimate Tolarian Academy fuel. Full marks on all artifact lands.
Posted By:
limbrooke
(2/11/2011 7:57:22 AM)
Best. Artifact Land. EVAR!
Posted By:
shotgunpriest
(12/21/2009 1:45:45 PM)
Just sick.
Posted By:
Folesauce
(1/31/2010 6:01:04 PM)
@MrQuizzles--
Nah, Vintage can wreck it too.
Posted By:
Lateralis0ne
(7/14/2010 7:13:30 PM)
Key component to getting Metalcraft going first turn.
Posted By:
VampireCat
(1/10/2011 9:37:28 PM)
People might argue that, since it comes with all the vulnerabilities of an artifact, it's not strictly better than an island. That might be true, but only outside of Mirrodin Block.
Posted By:
MrQuizzles
(3/29/2010 12:05:52 AM)
There is this and others such as darksteel citadel and great furnace.
Posted By:
Osmodius
(8/15/2009 12:55:36 PM)
The Most Important Artifact Land Is A Blue Artifact Land - Arcbound Ravager
Posted By:
MasterOfEtherium
(5/7/2009 9:42:44 PM)