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Magic: The Gathering

Seat of the Synod

Jumpstart 2022 820 • common

Set
Jumpstart 2022
Collector number
820
Rarity
Common
Type
Artifact
Colors
Colorless
Artist
John Avon
Market price
$3.24
$3.24est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
13other printings of this card
Card face

What it does

tap: Add blue mana.

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Formats

Where you can play it

  • StandardNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • ModernBanned
  • LegacyLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • BrawlLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Seat of the Synod was originally released in the 2003 Mirrodin expansion as one of five artifact lands representing the landscape of a plane constructed entirely of metal. This card was designed to facilitate synergy within artifact-focused decks, providing mana while simultaneously counting toward the permanent count required by cards like Thoughtcast or Cranial Plating. The design by artist John Avon captures the sleek, industrial, and ethereal aesthetic of the Vedalken-controlled Synod, a central hub of knowledge and technological progress on Mirrodin.

The Jumpstart 2022 printing, numbered 820, serves as a functional reprint that maintains the classic mechanical identity of the original land. While the card has historically been controversial in competitive Magic: The Gathering due to its high power level in formats like Pauper, its inclusion in the Jumpstart line reflects its status as an iconic piece of artifact-themed gameplay. The card remains a staple for players looking to tap into the legacy of the Mirrodin block’s unique mechanical identity.

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