Seat of the Synod
Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret 74 • common
- Set
- Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret
- Collector number
- 74
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- John Avon
- Market price
- $2.40
What it does
tap: Add blue mana.
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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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Where it came from
Seat of the Synod was originally introduced in the 2003 Mirrodin expansion, serving as one of the cycle of artifact lands that represented the unique metal-infused landscape of the plane. This specific printing comes from the 2010 Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret, a set designed to showcase the thematic rivalry between the two Planeswalkers. The inclusion of this card provided players with essential mana acceleration and artifact synergy, mirroring the industrial, machine-heavy aesthetic of the Esper shard on Alara, where Tezzeret holds influence.
The artwork for the original Seat of the Synod was created by John Avon, whose landscape illustrations are staples of the game. His design focuses on the ethereal, silver-blue cityscape of Esper, emphasizing the blend of natural terrain and artificial construction. While individual cards from Duel Decks are often repurposed from previous sets, this version is frequently sought by players looking to unify the visual identity of their artifact-based decks with consistent, clean art direction.
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