Island
Island is a Common Basic Land — Island from Shadows over Innistrad (287) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost 0 CMC. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.24 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Island suits collectors and players working on Shadows over Innistrad who need the Common slot. Basic lands vary widely by art and set symbol; match the collector number and finish to avoid overpaying for the wrong frame.
What is Island from Shadows over Innistrad?
Island is a Basic Land — Island in Shadows over Innistrad numbered 287. Mana cost 0 CMC. Color identity: U. Island (287) from Shadows over Innistrad should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad.
What is Island worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.24 for Island. Low and high spread runs $0.24 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.05; foil: $0.24; Normal: $0.10. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad. Collector number 287 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Shadows over Innistrad |
|---|---|
| Number | 287 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.24 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.05 |
| cardmarket | $0.05 |
| foil | $0.24 |
| Normal | $0.10 |
How collectible is Island?
Island is a Common printing in Shadows over Innistrad. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad. Collector number 287 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Island?
Island lists as Basic Land — Island. Artist: Adam Paquette. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad. Collector number 287 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Island (287) from Shadows over Innistrad should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Island is catalogued as Common Basic Land — Island in Shadows over Innistrad, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.24 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.05; foil: $0.24; Normal: $0.10).
- 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 $0.24 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Island from Shadows over Innistrad?
Island is a Common Basic Land — Island from Shadows over Innistrad numbered 287 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 $0.24 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 Shadows over Innistrad. 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.
Should I buy Island near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.24. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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