Magic: The Gathering

Command Tower

Secret Lair Drop 1496★ • rare

Set: Secret Lair Drop
Collector number: 1496★
Rarity: Rare
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Dani Pendergast
Finish: Galaxy
Market price: $62.73

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What it's worth

$62.73market price via TCGplayer · Oct 8, 2026$53.50 – $63.16 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card from the Secret Lair series serves as a foundational piece for multi-player formats, providing essential mana flexibility to ensure your deck operates smoothly. Its distinct collector number distinguishes it as a unique variant, making it a prized addition for those who value both utility and aesthetic appeal in their collection.

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Card face

What it does

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

Cloistered deep in the heart of a distant nebula, the tower awaits its next master.

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 first introduced in the 2011 Commander product release, designed specifically to address the mana-fixing needs of the Commander format. Its popularity necessitated its inclusion in nearly every subsequent preconstructed deck for the format, eventually leading to its selection for the specialized Secret Lair series. This particular iteration, featuring the collector number 1496, reflects the series' commitment to reinterpreting functional staples through unique, high-end artistic lenses.

The art for this specific printing was curated to align with the distinct stylistic identity of the Secret Lair brand, which focuses on delivering premium, visually evocative versions of beloved Magic: The Gathering cards. These releases are often produced to commemorate specific themes or collaborations, aiming to provide veteran players with collectible, aesthetic alternatives to the standard set versions of ubiquitous utility cards.

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About

About Command Tower

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