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Distant Melody
SLD · Secret Lair Drop #2326 · Rare · released 2025-10-13
{3}{U}
Sorcery
Choose a creature type. Draw a card for each permanent you control of that type.
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Distant Melody is a rare blue sorcery from Secret Lair Drop (2025). It has been printed 17 times across 14 sets, from 2008 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.34 to $9.09 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD Foil$6.99
Format legality
Where you can play Distant Melody in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (17)
Prices range from $0.34 to $9.09 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Starter Commander Decks at $0.34.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morningtide | 32 | Common | $0.60 | $6.98 |
| Premium Deck Series: Slivers | 27 | Common | — | $2.41 |
| Historic Anthology 1 | 5 | Common | — | — |
| Zendikar Rising Commander | 24 | Common | $0.54 | — |
| Midnight Hunt Commander | 98 | Common | $0.60 | — |
| Crimson Vow Commander | 103 | Common | $0.43 | — |
| Starter Commander Decks | 48 | Common | $0.34 | — |
| March of the Machine Commander | 220 | Common | $0.93 | — |
| Commander Masters | 846 | Common | $0.68 | — |
| Wilds of Eldraine Commander | 89 | Common | $0.53 | — |
| The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander | 154 | Common | $0.39 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1464★ | Rare | — | $9.09 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1464 | Rare | $6.94 | — |
| The List | LCC-154 | Common | $0.54 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop This page | 2326 | Rare | — | $6.95 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 2311 | Rare | $3.01 | — |
| Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander | 45 | Common | $0.35 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2008-04-01Note 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Distant Melody legal in Commander?
Yes — Distant Melody is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Distant Melody legal in?
Distant Melody is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Distant Melody been printed?
Distant Melody has been printed 17 times across 14 sets, from 2008 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Distant Melody?
The cheapest printing is Starter Commander Decks (#48) at about $0.34.
Who illustrated Distant Melody?
This printing of Distant Melody was illustrated by Paul Scott Canavan.