Arcane Melee
Commander 2013 29 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2013
- Collector number
- 29
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Jaime Jones
- Market price
- $0.36
What it does
Instant and sorcery spells cost 2 generic mana less to cast.
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Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Arcane Melee was released in 2013 as part of the Commander 2013 preconstructed deck series. This set was designed by Wizards of the Coast specifically for the popular multiplayer Commander format, featuring new cards tailored to reward longer games and multi-player interactions. The card itself reflects the set's focus on enabling spell-heavy strategies by reducing the mana cost of instant and sorcery spells for all players.
The artwork for the card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a prominent artist within the Magic: The Gathering community known for his ethereal and colorful style. Voss crafted a visual that depicts a magical skirmish, emphasizing the chaotic and energetic nature of a battlefield saturated with spells. The card was well-received by players seeking to accelerate their game plans, establishing itself as a functional staple in blue-aligned deck-building for years following its debut.
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