Island
Island is a Rare Basic Land — Island from Arena League 2003 (2) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost 0 CMC. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $35.00 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Island suits collectors and players working on Arena League 2003 who need the Rare slot. Treat $35.00 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Island from Arena League 2003?
Island is a Basic Land — Island in Arena League 2003 numbered 2. Mana cost 0 CMC. Color identity: U. Island (2) is a chase-tier Rare Basic Land — Island in Arena League 2003. 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 $35.00 for Island. Low and high spread runs $35.00 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $21.61; Normal: $35.00. This printing is from Arena League 2003. Collector number 2 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Arena League 2003 |
|---|---|
| Number | 2 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $35.00 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €21.61 |
| cardmarket | $21.61 |
| Normal | $35.00 |
How collectible is Island?
Island is a Rare printing in Arena League 2003. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Arena League 2003. Collector number 2 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Island?
Island lists as Basic Land — Island. Artist: Rob Alexander. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Arena League 2003. Collector number 2 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Island (2) is a chase-tier Rare Basic Land — Island in Arena League 2003. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Island is catalogued as Rare Basic Land — Island in Arena League 2003, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $35.00 across finishes (cardmarket: $21.61; Normal: $35.00).
- 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 $35.00 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Island from Arena League 2003?
Island is a Rare Basic Land — Island from Arena League 2003 numbered 2 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 $35.00 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 Rare in Arena League 2003. 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 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 Arena League 2003.
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