Magic: The Gathering

Seat of the Synod

Mirrodin 283 • common

Set: Mirrodin
Collector number: 283
Rarity: Common
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: John Avon
Market price: $1.24

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$1.24market price via TCGplayer · Aug 17, 2026$1.12 – $1.56 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This artifact card from the Mirrodin set is prized for its utility in gameplay, as it functions as both a land and an artifact. Its common rarity makes it an accessible yet foundational piece for collections focused on mechanical synergy and the distinctive aesthetic of its artist.

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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

Released in the 2003 Mirrodin expansion, the Seat of the Synod is part of a cycle of artifact lands that fundamentally shifted the mechanics of Magic: The Gathering. Designed during a period when the game explored the concept of a metal-based plane, these cards served as both mana sources and synergy pieces for artifact-themed decks, effectively blurring the lines between structural resources and playable permanents.

The card features the distinct landscape art of John Avon, a cornerstone artist of the game whose work is celebrated for its ethereal lighting and vast, atmospheric scale. Avon’s depiction of the Vedalken capital emphasizes the slick, crystalline aesthetic of Mirrodin, grounding the mechanical nature of the land in a high-fantasy industrial setting that has remained a favorite among players for its cohesive visual storytelling.

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