Island
Island is a Common Basic Land — Island from Limited Edition Beta (293) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost 0 CMC. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $46.15 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Island suits collectors and players working on Limited Edition Beta who need the Common slot. Treat $46.15 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Island from Limited Edition Beta?
Island is a Basic Land — Island in Limited Edition Beta numbered 293. Mana cost 0 CMC. Color identity: U. Island (293) is a chase-tier Common Basic Land — Island in Limited Edition Beta. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Island worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $46.15 for Island. Low and high spread runs $46.15 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $23.24; Normal: $46.15. This printing is from Limited Edition Beta. Collector number 293 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Limited Edition Beta |
|---|---|
| Number | 293 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $46.15 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €23.24 |
| cardmarket | $23.24 |
| Normal | $46.15 |
How collectible is Island?
Island is a Common printing in Limited Edition Beta. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Limited Edition Beta. Collector number 293 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Island?
Island lists as Basic Land — Island. Artist: Mark Poole. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Limited Edition Beta. Collector number 293 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Island (293) is a chase-tier Common Basic Land — Island in Limited Edition Beta. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Island is catalogued as Common Basic Land — Island in Limited Edition Beta, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $46.15 across finishes (cardmarket: $23.24; Normal: $46.15).
- Mana cost 0 CMC and type line Basic Land — 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 $46.15 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Island from Limited Edition Beta?
Island is a Common Basic Land — Island from Limited Edition Beta numbered 293 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Island worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $46.15 for ungraded Island. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Island?
Island is catalogued as Common in Limited Edition Beta. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Island legal in Commander or Standard?
Island shows format legality in standard, future, historic, timeless based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Island trade at a premium?
Island combines Common 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 Limited Edition Beta.
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