Just a Newb question

[IndykidVago]

I have noticed a few decklists that use Snow Covered Island instead of Island and was wondering if there was a reason for this?

sorry as I'm sure everyone but me knows...

[Twaun007]

In the rare case that one would have to use Gifts Ungiven for mana you could gifts for a Polluted Delta, Flooded Strand, Island, and Snow Covered Island.

[Yare]

People also run it to make people think you're running Gifts Ungiven or just to screw with people's heads generally.

[Rock Lee]

You guys forgot one.

Skred is insane damage.

[soto]

It's also good with Tainted Pact.

[Spacebalzz]

I always run a snow-covered island because I like the artwork on the IA one.  Like Easter Island, but post global warming.

But I'm sure the Gifts explanation or Tainted Pact are the reason better players than me use them.  I, however, am not a "better" player.

[LennoxLewis86]

In the rare case that one would have to use Gifts Ungiven for mana you could gifts for a Polluted Delta, Flooded Strand, Island, and Snow Covered Island.

Makes sense, but you could go for Sapphire too right?

[Outlaw]

In the rare case that one would have to use Gifts Ungiven for mana you could gifts for a Polluted Delta, Flooded Strand, Island, and Snow Covered Island.

Makes sense, but you could go for Sapphire too right?

All ways to find a basic land when theres a Chalice at 0.  Great vs. decks that run Magus of the Moon.  I've actually had to do this a few times in matches during GGGifts era.  RIP Flame Vault, you'll always be in our hearts.

[coyoteuglly]

Cause foil snow-covered islands are awesome.

[kicks_422]

Just watch out for that Icequake.