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Arcane Melee
ENCHANTMENT Rare
Commander 2013 EDHREC #11,549
$0.34
+0.0%
7 days
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Arcane Melee price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.34.
Arcane Melee Price Summary
Arcane Melee's current headline price is $0.34.
Arcane Melee Printings & Prices
3 printings
Arcane Melee has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Arcane Melee: Buylist Offers
8 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | AVR #44 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AVR #44 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | AVR #44 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | C13 #29 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | AVR #44 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AVR #44 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #C13-29 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C13 #29 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Arcane Melee Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Instant and sorcery spells cost {2} less to cast.
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Arcane Melee is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Arcane Melee Rulings
4 most recent
- May 1, 2012 Arcane Melee can reduce alternative costs such as miracle costs.
- May 1, 2012 Arcane Melee can’t reduce the colored mana requirement of an instant or sorcery spell.
- May 1, 2012 If there are additional costs to cast a spell, such as a kicker cost or a cost imposed by another effect (such as Thalia, Guardian of Thraben’s ability), apply those increases before applying cost reductions.
- May 1, 2012 The cost to cast an instant or sorcery spell with one generic mana in its mana cost will be reduced by {1}. For example, an instant spell with a mana cost of {1}{G} would cost {G} to cast.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Arcane Melee has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #C13-29 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| C13 #29 | 2013-11-01 | Rare | Standard |
| AVR #44 | 2012-05-04 | Rare | Standard |
| AVR #44 | 2012-05-04 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #C13-29 
AVR #44 Arcane Melee in Commander
Arcane Melee is the #11,549 most-played card on EDHREC, down 223 places over the last 30 days.
Arcane Melee FAQ
How much is Arcane Melee worth?
Arcane Melee is worth about $0.34 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Arcane Melee legal in Commander?
Yes — Arcane Melee is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Arcane Melee been reprinted?
Yes — Arcane Melee has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Arcane Melee cheap?
Arcane Melee trades at about $0.34 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,549 on EDHREC).