Magic: The Gathering

Command Beacon

Secret Lair Drop 1533 • rare

Set: Secret Lair Drop
Collector number: 1533
Rarity: Rare
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: AKQA
Market price: $13.28

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What it's worth

$13.28market price via TCGplayer · Aug 18, 2026$12.67 – $14.11 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare land card from a specialized collection, this piece holds distinct value for players looking to enhance their decks with unique, curated aesthetic choices. Its functional role at the table provides a strategic advantage by allowing for more consistent access to a primary leader, making it a sought-after staple for those who prioritize both utility and thematic presentation.

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Card face

What it does

tap: Add colorless mana.

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

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

Where it came from

Command Beacon was released as part of the Secret Lair x 30th Anniversary Countdown Kit in 2022, a limited-run collection celebrating three decades of Magic: The Gathering. This specific printing was designed to commemorate the game's long-standing history by offering alternate, stylized aesthetics for popular Commander format staples, aiming to blend contemporary design sensibilities with the iconic functionality of the card.

The artwork was provided by the agency AKQA, which approached the design with a minimalist, modern graphic identity distinct from the traditional high-fantasy illustrations typical of the series. The collaboration sought to explore a more abstract visual language within the trading card space, receiving praise from collectors for its clean composition and departure from standard card art conventions.

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About

About Command Beacon

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