Unknown Shores
Ixalan · #259

Unknown Shores

Unknown Shores is a Common Land from Ixalan (259) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost 0 CMC. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.30 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.30
Cardmarket trend €0.04
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Unknown Shores suits collectors and players working on Ixalan who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Unknown Shores from Ixalan?

Unknown Shores is a Land in Ixalan numbered 259. Mana cost 0 CMC. Unknown Shores (259) from Ixalan should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Ixalan. Collector number 259 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Unknown Shores worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.30 for Unknown Shores. Low and high spread runs $0.30 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.04; foil: $0.30; Normal: $0.18. This printing is from Ixalan. Collector number 259 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetIxalan
Number259
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.30
Cardmarket EUR€0.04
cardmarket $0.04
foil $0.30
Normal $0.18

How collectible is Unknown Shores?

Unknown Shores is a Common printing in Ixalan. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Ixalan. Collector number 259 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2017.

What are the key details for Unknown Shores?

Unknown Shores lists as Land. Artist: Rob Alexander. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Ixalan. Collector number 259 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2017.

Cactaur's take

Unknown Shores (259) from Ixalan should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Unknown Shores is catalogued as Common Land in Ixalan, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.30 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.04; foil: $0.30; Normal: $0.18).
  • 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Unknown Shores from Ixalan?

Unknown Shores is a Common Land from Ixalan numbered 259 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Unknown Shores worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.30 for ungraded Unknown Shores. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Unknown Shores?

Unknown Shores is catalogued as Common in Ixalan. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Unknown Shores legal in Commander or Standard?

Unknown Shores shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Unknown Shores near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.30. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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