Bayou
Bayou Price Summary
As of Jul 29, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Bayou is $232.81 (30A #274), and the most expensive is $703.00 (2ED #279). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $457.17, down 0.7% over 7 days, up 2.7% over 30 days, up 10.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $697.00 (2026).
Bayou Printings & Prices
Bayou has 11 tracked printings across 9 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Bayou: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4,500.00 cash for LEA #278; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #278 | Nonfoil | $4,500.00 | $7,499.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | LEA #278 | Nonfoil | $3,900.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #279 | Nonfoil | $2,580.00 | $4,299.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | LEB #279 | Nonfoil | $2,500.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | 2ED #279 | Nonfoil | $730.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #279 | Nonfoil | $550.00 | $1,099.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 3ED #283 | Nonfoil | $360.00 | $599.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | 3ED #283 | Nonfoil | $355.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #571 | Nonfoil | $295.00 | $449.99 | 34% |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #279 | Nonfoil | $215.00 | $329.99 | 35% |
Bayou Rules Text & Legality
({T}: Add {B} or {G}.)
Bayou is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Bayou Rulings
- Oct 1, 2008 This has basic land types, but it isn't a basic land. Things that affect basic lands don't affect it. Things that affect basic land types do.
- Oct 1, 2008 This has the mana abilities associated with both of its basic land types.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Bayou has been reprinted 11 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #571 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 30A #274 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| OLGC #2021B | 2018-08-19 | Mythic | Standard |
| OLGC #2019A | 2018-08-19 | Special | Standard |
| SUM #283 | 1994-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| 3ED #283 | 1994-04-11 | Rare | Standard |
| CED #279 | 1993-12-10 | Rare | Standard |
| CEI #279 | 1993-12-10 | Rare | Standard |
| 2ED #279 | 1993-12-01 | Rare | Standard |
| LEB #279 | 1993-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
30A #571 
OLGC #2021B 
SUM #283 
3ED #283 
CED #279 
CEI #279 
2ED #279 
LEB #279 Showing the 10 most recent of 11 printings.
Bayou in Commander
Bayou is the #430 most-played card on EDHREC, up 1 place over the last 30 days.
Bayou FAQ
How much is Bayou worth?
Bayou is worth about $457.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 29, 2026. Prices range from $232.81 to $703.00 across 11 tracked printings.
Is Bayou legal in Commander?
Yes — Bayou is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Bayou been reprinted?
Yes — Bayou has been reprinted 11 times, with 11 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Bayou expensive?
Bayou holds a $457.17 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted, Commander demand is high (#430 on EDHREC) and even with 11 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.