Magic: The Gathering

Arcane Signet

Starter Commander Decks 257 • common

Set: Starter Commander Decks
Collector number: 257
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Dan Murayama Scott
Market price: $0.56

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What it's worth

$0.56market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.36 – $0.64 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Arcane Signet is a cornerstone for many players, providing essential mana color fixing in decks that utilize multiple colors. As a common card found within starter decks, it offers accessible utility that frequently serves as a foundational piece for building cohesive and efficient strategies.

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Card face

What it does

tap: Add one mana of any color in your commander's color identity.

It started as a mere drop of water. The Magic Mirror crystallized it into much more.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Arcane Signet was first introduced in the 2019 Brawl preconstructed decks as a mechanical solution to color identity limitations in multiplayer formats. It was designed to provide a reliable mana ramp option for decks of any color combination, quickly becoming a staple card that sees play in almost every Commander deck regardless of theme or strategy.

This specific iteration, numbered 257, hails from the Starter Commander Decks line. The artwork captures the quintessential aesthetic of the artifact: a glowing, mystical sigil designed to evoke the high-fantasy essence of arcane power. It was received by the player community as an essential utility card, valued primarily for its efficiency and its ability to smooth out the mana curves of complex, multi-colored decks.

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About

About Arcane Signet

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