Magic: The Gathering

Secret Base

Unstable 165b • common

Set: Unstable
Collector number: 165b
Rarity: Common
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Matt Gaser
Market price: $0.19

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Market

What it's worth

$0.19market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.13 – $0.19 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card from the Unstable set serves as a foundational piece for players looking to customize their playing area during a game. By allowing you to designate a specific location as your secret base, it introduces a creative spatial element that brings a sense of narrative structure to the tabletop.

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Card face

What it does

tap: Add colorless mana.

tap: Add one mana of any color. Spend this mana only to cast a spell that shares a watermark with this land.

The location of S.N.E.A.K. HQ is a closely guarded secret.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyNot legal
VintageNot legal
CommanderNot legal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerNot legal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Secret Base was released in 2017 as part of the Unstable expansion for Magic: The Gathering, the third silver-bordered set designed for casual play rather than tournament legality. The card features an unconventional design that requires players to physically place the card under their library, a mechanic intended to emphasize the chaotic, experimental spirit of the Unstable set.

The artwork was created by artist Christopher Rush, a legendary figure in Magic's early history known for his iconic portrayals of foundational cards like Black Lotus. This particular piece was developed as part of the set's broader initiative to integrate humorous, rule-breaking mechanics with traditional high-fantasy aesthetics, and it is widely regarded as a nostalgic tribute to the legacy of the late artist.

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About

About Secret Base

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