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Arcane Melee
C13 · Commander 2013 #29 · Rare · released 2013-11-01
{4}{U}
Enchantment
Instant and sorcery spells cost {2} less to cast.
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Arcane Melee is a rare blue enchantment from Commander 2013 (2013). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2012 to 2023. Recent market prices range from $0.37 to $2.81 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.37
Format legality
Where you can play Arcane Melee in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.37 to $2.81 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Avacyn Restored at $0.37.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avacyn Restored | 44 | Rare | $0.37 | $1.59 |
| Commander 2013 This page | 29 | Rare | $0.37 | — |
| The List | C13-29 | Rare | $2.81 | — |
More from Commander 2013
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2012-05-01Arcane Melee can’t reduce the colored mana requirement of an instant or sorcery spell.
- 2012-05-01If 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.
- 2012-05-01Arcane Melee can reduce alternative costs such as miracle costs.
- 2012-05-01The 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Arcane Melee legal in Commander?
Yes — Arcane Melee is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Arcane Melee legal in?
Arcane Melee is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Arcane Melee been printed?
Arcane Melee has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2012 to 2023.
What is the cheapest printing of Arcane Melee?
The cheapest printing is Avacyn Restored (#44) at about $0.37.
Who illustrated Arcane Melee?
This printing of Arcane Melee was illustrated by Jaime Jones.