Seat of the Synod
Commander 2018 · #278

Seat of the Synod

Seat of the Synod is a Common Artifact Land from Commander 2018 (278) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost 0 CMC. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.24 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $1.24
Cardmarket trend €1.22
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Seat of the Synod suits collectors and players working on Commander 2018 who need the Common slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Seat of the Synod from Commander 2018?

Seat of the Synod is a Artifact Land in Commander 2018 numbered 278. Mana cost 0 CMC. Color identity: U. Seat of the Synod (278) from Commander 2018 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Commander 2018.

What is Seat of the Synod worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.24 for Seat of the Synod. Low and high spread runs $1.24 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.22; Normal: $1.24. This printing is from Commander 2018. Collector number 278 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetCommander 2018
Number278
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$1.24
Cardmarket EUR€1.22
cardmarket $1.22
Normal $1.24

How collectible is Seat of the Synod?

Seat of the Synod is a Common printing in Commander 2018. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Commander 2018. Collector number 278 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Seat of the Synod?

Seat of the Synod lists as Artifact Land. Artist: John Avon. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Commander 2018. Collector number 278 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

Cactaur's take

Seat of the Synod (278) from Commander 2018 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Seat of the Synod is catalogued as Common Artifact Land in Commander 2018, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $1.24 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.22; Normal: $1.24).
  • Mana cost 0 CMC and type line Artifact Land help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $1.24 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Seat of the Synod from Commander 2018?

Seat of the Synod is a Common Artifact Land from Commander 2018 numbered 278 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Seat of the Synod worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.24 for ungraded Seat of the Synod. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Seat of the Synod?

Seat of the Synod is catalogued as Common in Commander 2018. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Seat of the Synod legal in Commander or Standard?

Seat of the Synod shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, legacy based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Seat of the Synod near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.24. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.