Arcane Signet — Magic: The Gathering card

Arcane Signet

{2}
Artifact

{T}: Add one mana of any color in your commander's color identity.

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Set Edge of Eternities Commander
Rarity Common
Mana Value 2
Artist Constantin Marin
Collector # 53
Scryfall

Why Play Arcane Signet

Mana rocks that cost 2 and tap for any color are powerful acceleration tools, and Arcane Signet delivers consistent fixing for multicolor Commander decks. Playing it on turn 2 enables turn 3 four-drops or helps cast multicolor spells ahead of curve throughout the game. The color restriction to your commander's identity is rarely limiting since you're already building within those colors, making it effectively a 2-mana Sol Ring for most purposes.

Format Notes

Commander is where Arcane Signet truly shines as an auto-include in virtually every deck, regardless of strategy or color count. While legal in other formats, it sees minimal play outside of Commander since the color identity restriction only functions with a commander present. The card has no ban history and remains one of the most universally played mana rocks in the format alongside Sol Ring and Command Tower.

Combos & Synergies

Artifact-based strategies benefit from Arcane Signet as both a mana source and artifact count for cards like Cranial Plating and Affinity spells. Untap effects like Voltaic Key or Clock of Omens can generate additional mana by repeatedly tapping it. The signet pairs exceptionally well with other mana rocks to create explosive early turns, particularly alongside Sol Ring for potential turn 2 five-drops or turn 3 six-drops.

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