Magic: The Gathering

Command Tower

Commander Anthology Volume II 242 • common

Set: Commander Anthology Volume II
Collector number: 242
Rarity: Common
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Ryan Yee
Market price: $0.42

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What it's worth

$0.42market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.39 – $0.43 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Command Tower serves as a vital utility in multiplayer formats, providing access to any color of mana your commander requires. Even at common rarity, it remains a foundational inclusion for any deck that balances multiple colors, ensuring consistent mana access throughout a match.

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Card face

What it does

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

When defeat is near and guidance is scarce, all eyes look in one direction.

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

Command Tower was originally introduced in the inaugural Commander preconstructed decks in 2011 to solve a critical functional need in the multiplayer format. Designed as a utility land that taps for any color of mana in a player's commander's color identity, it quickly became the gold standard for deck-building in Commander. Its inclusion in Commander Anthology Volume II, released in 2018, served to provide players with an accessible, cohesive version of this essential staple within a curated collection of legacy decks.

The artwork for this particular printing retains the classic aesthetic established for the card, focusing on the imposing, high-fantasy architecture that characterizes the mana source. The design intent was to create a visual shorthand for the nexus of power that a commander represents on the battlefield. Upon its release in the Anthology set, it was received as a reliable reprint, favored by players who value both its fundamental utility and the cohesive framing provided by the special product release.

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