Distant Melody
Secret Lair Drop 2311 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 2311
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Paul Scott Canavan
- Market price
- $2.98
What it does
Choose a creature type. Draw a card for each permanent you control of that type.
"Ah-noo wee-tee kah wah-tees."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Distant Melody, originally printed in the Lorwyn expansion of Magic: The Gathering, was reimagined for this Secret Lair release as part of the specialized drops curated by Wizards of the Coast. These drops serve as curated, limited-release versions of existing cards, often utilizing unique art styles that diverge significantly from the traditional fantasy aesthetic of the base game. This specific version was released to offer players a distinct visual interpretation of the card's theme of tribal synergy and musical resonance.
The artistic direction for this entry emphasizes a stylistic shift characteristic of the Secret Lair series, which frequently commissions independent artists to bring a new lens to classic game mechanics. The design is intended to capture the ephemeral nature of the card's effect, focusing on fluid lines and evocative imagery that mirrors the card's function of drawing cards based on the number of creatures one controls. Upon release, it was well-received by players who prioritize the aesthetic collectibility of their decks alongside functional gameplay utility.
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