Quick Answer

Distant Melody is a common Sorcery from CMM (CMM) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.64 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Distant Melody MTG card

Distant Melody

Sorcery

Card Text

Choose a creature type. Draw a card for each permanent you control of that type.

Oona's song is like a twisted dinner chime. All the faeries return home, but it is Oona who feasts—on the stolen dreams and rumors they serve her.

Card Stats

common CMC: 4.0 CMM CMM 🎨 Omar Rayyan

Market Prices

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$0.64
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$1.49
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€0.58
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Distant Melody? Basics

Distant Melody is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose a creature type. Draw a card for each permanent you control of that type."

How much mana does Distant Melody cost to cast? Basics

Distant Melody has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Distant Melody's mana cost of {3}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Distant Melody has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Distant Melody's current oracle text is: "Choose a creature type. Draw a card for each permanent you control of that type."

What is the current price of Distant Melody? Pricing

The current market price for Distant Melody is approximately $0.64 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.58 EUR.

Where can I buy Distant Melody? Pricing

You can purchase Distant Melody from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Distant Melody legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Distant Melody in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Distant Melody legal in Modern? Legality

Distant Melody is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Distant Melody legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Distant Melody is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Distant Melody legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Distant Melody in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Distant Melody legal in Legacy? Legality

Distant Melody is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Distant Melody legal in Vintage? Legality

Distant Melody is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Distant Melody legal in Pauper? Legality

Distant Melody is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Distant Melody from? Details

This printing of Distant Melody is from CMM (CMM), with collector number 846.

Distant Melody may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Distant Melody's rarity? Details

Distant Melody is a common card in CMM.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Distant Melody? Details

Distant Melody was illustrated by Omar Rayyan.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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