Key to the City
Commander 2021 · #248

Key to the City

Key to the City is a Rare Artifact from Commander 2021 (248) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.95 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.95
Cardmarket trend €0.26
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Key to the City suits collectors and players working on Commander 2021 who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Key to the City from Commander 2021?

Key to the City is a Artifact in Commander 2021 numbered 248. Mana cost {2}. Key to the City (248) from Commander 2021 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Commander 2021.

What is Key to the City worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.95 for Key to the City. Low and high spread runs $0.95 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.26; Normal: $0.95. This printing is from Commander 2021. Collector number 248 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetCommander 2021
Number248
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$0.95
Cardmarket EUR€0.26
cardmarket $0.26
Normal $0.95

How collectible is Key to the City?

Key to the City is a Rare printing in Commander 2021. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Commander 2021. Collector number 248 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Key to the City?

Key to the City lists as Artifact. Artist: Sean Murray. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Commander 2021. Collector number 248 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

Cactaur's take

Key to the City (248) from Commander 2021 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Key to the City is catalogued as Rare Artifact in Commander 2021, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.95 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.26; Normal: $0.95).
  • Mana cost {2} and type line Artifact 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 $0.95 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Key to the City from Commander 2021?

Key to the City is a Rare Artifact from Commander 2021 numbered 248 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Key to the City worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.95 for ungraded Key to the City. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Key to the City?

Key to the City is catalogued as Rare in Commander 2021. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Key to the City legal in Commander or Standard?

Key to the City shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Key to the City near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.95. 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.