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Distant Melody Starter Commander Decks MTG card
SCD #48 · Art by Omar Rayyan
SCD set symbol, CommonStarter Commander Decks#48Common

Distant Melody

Sorcery
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · SCD #48 nonfoil
$0.34 −2.9% −$0.01, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
0.0%
EDHREC rank
#660 Down 10 in 30 days

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Distant Melody Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.34, down 2.9% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, flat over 90 days.

Distant Melody Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Distant Melody

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Distant Melody in Sealed Products

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Distant Melody Printings & Prices

Distant Melody has 16 tracked printings across 13 sets, in nonfoil, foil, confetti foil and rainbow foil finishes, including borderless treatments.

SCD set symbol, CommonSCD #48
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ECC set symbol, CommonECC #45
LCC set symbol, CommonLCC #154
ZNC set symbol, CommonZNC #24
MOR set symbol, CommonMOR #32
VOC set symbol, CommonVOC #103
PLST set symbol, CommonPLST #LCC-154
WOC set symbol, CommonWOC #89
MOC set symbol, CommonMOC #220
MIC set symbol, CommonMIC #98
CMM set symbol, CommonCMM #846
H09 set symbol, CommonH09 #27
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #2311
Borderless
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #1464
Borderless
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #2326
Borderless
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #1464★
Borderless

Sell Distant Melody: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
Card KingdomMOR #32Foil
CoolStuffIncMOR #32Foil
Card KingdomSLD #2311Foil
CoolStuffIncSLD #1464Nonfoil
Card KingdomSLD #2326Confetti Foil
CoolStuffIncSLD #2311Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncSLD #2311Foil
Card KingdomSLD #2311Nonfoil

Distant Melody Rules Text & Legality

Distant Melody

Choose a creature type. Draw a card for each permanent you control of that type.

In far-off Shadowmoor, her kin lifted their heads to a refrain they could not hear.

Distant Melody is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • Pauper CommanderLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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Distant Melody Rulings

  • Apr 1, 2008

    Note that this spell counts the number of permanents you control of the chosen type, not just the number of creatures you control. It will also take your kindred permanents of the chosen type into account.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Distant Melody has been reprinted 18 times. The Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander reprint cut the price 33% in 30 days.

  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #2311
  • Sep 24, 2021MIC set symbol, CommonMidnight Hunt CommanderMIC #98
  • Nov 19, 2021VOC set symbol, CommonCrimson Vow CommanderVOC #103
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, CommonThe ListPLST #LCC-154
  • Dec 2, 2022SCD set symbol, CommonStarter Commander DecksSCD #48
  • Apr 21, 2023MOC set symbol, CommonMarch of the Machine CommanderMOC #220
  • Aug 4, 2023CMM set symbol, CommonCommander MastersCMM #846
  • Sep 8, 2023WOC set symbol, CommonWilds of Eldraine CommanderWOC #89
  • Nov 17, 2023LCC set symbol, CommonThe Lost Caverns of Ixalan CommanderLCC #154
  • Jan 23, 2026ECC set symbol, CommonLorwyn Eclipsed CommanderECC #45

Showing the 10 most recent of 18 printings.

Distant Melody in Commander

Distant Melody is the #660 most-played card on EDHREC, down 10 places over the last 30 days.

#660 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 10 in 30 days

Distant Melody FAQ

How much is Distant Melody worth?

Distant Melody is worth about $0.34 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Distant Melody legal in Commander?

Yes. Distant Melody is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

Has Distant Melody been reprinted?

Yes. Distant Melody has been reprinted 18 times, with 16 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Distant Melody cheap?

Distant Melody trades at about $0.34; 18 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Distant Melody?

Cards that fill a similar role include Pact of the Serpent, Kindred Discovery, Vanquisher's Banner.

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