Magic: The Gathering

Seat of the Synod

Foundations Jumpstart 773 • common

Set: Foundations Jumpstart
Collector number: 773
Rarity: Common
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: John Avon
Market price: $0.89

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What it's worth

$0.89market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.62 – $1.39 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Seat of the Synod is a card that functions as an artifact land, allowing players to bridge the gap between their resources and the complex machinery of their deck. Its status as a common makes it a staple for those seeking consistent, reliable access to specific colors of energy across many different play styles.

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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

Seat of the Synod was originally introduced in the 2003 Mirrodin expansion as one of the first artifact lands in Magic: The Gathering. Designed as part of a cycle representing the five seats of power on the artificial plane of Mirrodin, the card was intended to explore the synergy between land cards and the set's heavy artifact focus. Its design, characterized by the distinct, metallic aesthetic of the plane, reflects the lore of the Vedalken and their rigid, organized society.

The Foundations Jumpstart release, which includes this specific version as collector number 773, serves to reintroduce classic mechanics to a modern audience. The updated art maintains the structural, architectural essence of the original depiction while benefiting from modern digital illustration techniques. It remains a staple in formats where artifact-based strategies are prominent, valued primarily for its functional utility as both a land and an artifact.

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About Seat of the Synod

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