Magic: The Gathering

Arcane Signet

Forgotten Realms Commander 197 • common

Set: Forgotten Realms Commander
Collector number: 197
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Dan Murayama Scott
Market price: $0.58

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$0.58market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.45 – $0.60 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card serves as a versatile tool for mana acceleration, helping players reliably access the colors needed for their deck's strategy. Its widespread inclusion across many formats highlights its fundamental role in ensuring a smooth and consistent game experience.

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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 debuted as a foundational artifact in the 2019 Throne of Eldraine Commander decks, quickly becoming a staple for multi-colored decks in the Magic: The Gathering Commander format. Its design serves a pragmatic purpose: providing a reliable, color-fixing mana source that scales effectively with the number of colors in a player's deck, addressing the consistency challenges inherent in high-lander deck building.

For the Forgotten Realms Commander set released in 2021, the card received updated art by illustrator Daarken, who leaned into the aesthetic of Dungeons & Dragons lore. This version captures the mystical, iconic nature of a signet ring, fitting the thematic crossover between the tabletop role-playing game and the card game, and was received as a welcome visual refresh by players who prioritize thematic cohesion in their Commander collections.

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About

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