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Magic: The Gathering

Command Beacon

Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander 279 • rare

Set
Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander
Collector number
279
Rarity
Rare
Type
Land
Colors
Colorless
Artist
Jonas De Ro
Market price
$9.81
$9.81est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
11other printings of this card
Card face

What it does

tap: Add colorless mana.

tap, Sacrifice this land: Put your commander into your hand from the command zone.

"I gazed once into that light. Now it burns in my mind, forever denying me rest."— Riku of Two Reflections
Formats

Where you can play it

  • StandardNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • ModernNot legal
  • LegacyLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • PauperNot legal
  • BrawlLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

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Command Beacon was originally introduced in the Commander 2015 product line to address a common logistical hurdle in the Commander format: the escalating mana cost of casting a commander multiple times throughout a game. By allowing a player to sacrifice the land to return their commander to their hand, it provides a functional utility that circumvents the increasing tax associated with the command zone.

The version from Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander, numbered 279, utilizes the set's distinct Western-themed aesthetic to provide a visual departure from the card's original printing. As a staple in high-resource decks, it remains a celebrated utility land among players who prioritize efficient commander management and flexibility during long, attrition-focused matches.

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