Distant Melody
Starter Commander Decks · #48

Distant Melody

Distant Melody is a Common Sorcery from Starter Commander Decks (48) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.31 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.31
Cardmarket trend €0.58
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Distant Melody suits collectors and players working on Starter Commander Decks who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Distant Melody from Starter Commander Decks?

Distant Melody is a Sorcery in Starter Commander Decks numbered 48. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Distant Melody (48) from Starter Commander Decks should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Starter Commander Decks.

What is Distant Melody worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.31 for Distant Melody. Low and high spread runs $0.31 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.58; Normal: $0.31. This printing is from Starter Commander Decks. Collector number 48 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetStarter Commander Decks
Number48
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.31
Cardmarket EUR€0.58
cardmarket $0.58
Normal $0.31

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Distant Melody?

Distant Melody is a Common printing in Starter Commander Decks. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Starter Commander Decks. Collector number 48 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Distant Melody?

Distant Melody lists as Sorcery. Artist: Omar Rayyan. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Starter Commander Decks. Collector number 48 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

Cactaur's take

Distant Melody (48) from Starter Commander Decks should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Distant Melody is catalogued as Common Sorcery in Starter Commander Decks, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.31 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.58; Normal: $0.31).
  • Mana cost {3}{U} and type line Sorcery 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Distant Melody from Starter Commander Decks?

Distant Melody is a Common Sorcery from Starter Commander Decks numbered 48 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Distant Melody worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.31 for ungraded Distant Melody. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Distant Melody?

Distant Melody is catalogued as Common in Starter Commander Decks. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Distant Melody legal in Commander or Standard?

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

Should I buy Distant Melody near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.31. 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.