Tropical Island
Tropical Island is a Rare Land — Forest Island from 30th Anniversary Edition (279) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost 0 CMC. Color identity: G, U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $312.50 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Tropical Island suits collectors and players working on 30th Anniversary Edition who need the Rare slot. Treat $312.50 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Tropical Island from 30th Anniversary Edition?
Tropical Island is a Land — Forest Island in 30th Anniversary Edition numbered 279. Mana cost 0 CMC. Color identity: G, U. Tropical Island (279) is a chase-tier Rare Land — Forest Island in 30th Anniversary Edition. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Tropical Island worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $312.50 for Tropical Island. Low and high spread runs $312.50 to null. This printing is from 30th Anniversary Edition. Collector number 279 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2022.
| Set | 30th Anniversary Edition |
|---|---|
| Number | 279 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $312.50 |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
| Normal | $312.50 |
How collectible is Tropical Island?
Tropical Island is a Rare printing in 30th Anniversary Edition. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from 30th Anniversary Edition. Collector number 279 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Tropical Island?
Tropical Island lists as Land — Forest Island. Artist: Jesper Myrfors. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from 30th Anniversary Edition. Collector number 279 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Tropical Island (279) is a chase-tier Rare Land — Forest Island in 30th Anniversary Edition. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Tropical Island is catalogued as Rare Land — Forest Island in 30th Anniversary Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $312.50.
- Mana cost 0 CMC and type line Land — Forest Island 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: Use $312.50 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Tropical Island from 30th Anniversary Edition?
Tropical Island is a Rare Land — Forest Island from 30th Anniversary Edition numbered 279 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Tropical Island worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $312.50 for ungraded Tropical Island. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Tropical Island?
Tropical Island is catalogued as Rare in 30th Anniversary Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Tropical Island legal in Commander or Standard?
Tropical Island shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Tropical Island trade at a premium?
Tropical Island combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from 30th Anniversary Edition.
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