Arid Mesa
Modern Masters 2017 · #229

Arid Mesa

Arid Mesa is a Rare Land from Modern Masters 2017 (229) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost 0 CMC. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $33.96 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $33.96
Cardmarket trend €25.16
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Arid Mesa suits collectors and players working on Modern Masters 2017 who need the Rare slot. Treat $33.96 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.

What is Arid Mesa from Modern Masters 2017?

Arid Mesa is a Land in Modern Masters 2017 numbered 229. Mana cost 0 CMC. Arid Mesa (229) is a chase-tier Rare Land in Modern Masters 2017. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes. This printing is from Modern Masters 2017.

What is Arid Mesa worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $33.96 for Arid Mesa. Low and high spread runs $33.96 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $25.16; foil: $33.96; Normal: $36.98. This printing is from Modern Masters 2017. Collector number 229 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetModern Masters 2017
Number229
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$33.96
Cardmarket EUR€25.16
cardmarket $25.16
foil $33.96
Normal $36.98

How collectible is Arid Mesa?

Arid Mesa is a Rare printing in Modern Masters 2017. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Modern Masters 2017. Collector number 229 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Arid Mesa?

Arid Mesa lists as Land. Artist: Raymond Swanland. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Modern Masters 2017. Collector number 229 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

Cactaur's take

Arid Mesa (229) is a chase-tier Rare Land in Modern Masters 2017. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.

Pros

  • Arid Mesa is catalogued as Rare Land in Modern Masters 2017, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $33.96 across finishes (cardmarket: $25.16; foil: $33.96; Normal: $36.98).
  • Mana cost 0 CMC and type line Land 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 $33.96 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Arid Mesa from Modern Masters 2017?

Arid Mesa is a Rare Land from Modern Masters 2017 numbered 229 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Arid Mesa worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $33.96 for ungraded Arid Mesa. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Arid Mesa?

Arid Mesa is catalogued as Rare in Modern Masters 2017. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Arid Mesa legal in Commander or Standard?

Arid Mesa shows format legality in timeless, gladiator, modern, legacy based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Why does Arid Mesa trade at a premium?

Arid Mesa 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 Modern Masters 2017.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.