Bayou
Bayou is a Rare Land — Swamp Forest from Collectors' Edition (279) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost 0 CMC. Color identity: B, G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $249.99 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Bayou suits collectors and players working on Collectors' Edition who need the Rare slot. Treat $249.99 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Bayou from Collectors' Edition?
Bayou is a Land — Swamp Forest in Collectors' Edition numbered 279. Mana cost 0 CMC. Color identity: B, G. Bayou (279) is a chase-tier Rare Land — Swamp Forest in Collectors' Edition. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Bayou worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $249.99 for Bayou. Low and high spread runs $249.99 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $159.50; Normal: $249.99. This printing is from Collectors' Edition. Collector number 279 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Collectors' Edition |
|---|---|
| Number | 279 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $249.99 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €159.50 |
| cardmarket | $159.50 |
| Normal | $249.99 |
How collectible is Bayou?
Bayou is a Rare printing in Collectors' Edition. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Collectors' Edition. Collector number 279 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Bayou?
Bayou lists as Land — Swamp Forest. Artist: Jesper Myrfors. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Collectors' Edition. Collector number 279 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Bayou (279) is a chase-tier Rare Land — Swamp Forest in Collectors' Edition. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Bayou is catalogued as Rare Land — Swamp Forest in Collectors' Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $249.99 across finishes (cardmarket: $159.50; Normal: $249.99).
- Mana cost 0 CMC and type line Land — Swamp Forest 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 $249.99 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Bayou from Collectors' Edition?
Bayou is a Rare Land — Swamp Forest from Collectors' Edition numbered 279 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Bayou worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $249.99 for ungraded Bayou. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Bayou?
Bayou is catalogued as Rare in Collectors' Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Bayou legal in Commander or Standard?
Bayou 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 Bayou trade at a premium?
Bayou 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 Collectors' Edition.
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