City of Solitude
City of Solitude Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of City of Solitude is $9.60 (WC97 #sg102sb), and the most expensive is $24.00 (VIS #102). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $24.00, down 2.1% over 7 days, down 2.0% over 30 days, down 20.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $31.26 (2026).
City of Solitude Printings & Prices
City of Solitude has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell City of Solitude: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $11.00 cash for VIS #102; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | VIS #102 | Nonfoil | $12.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | VIS #102 | Nonfoil | $11.00 | $21.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | WC97 #sg102sb | Nonfoil | $3.60 | $8.99 | 60% |
City of Solitude Rules Text & Legality
Players can cast spells and activate abilities only during their own turns.
City of Solitude is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
City of Solitude Rulings
- Oct 1, 2009 This stops players from activating mana abilities.
- Oct 4, 2004 City of Solitude can affect abilities of cards that are not on the battlefield because it prevents players from activating those abilities.
- Oct 4, 2004 City of Solitude does not stop triggered abilities from being put on the stack. They are never “activated”.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
City of Solitude has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC97 #sg102sb | 1997-08-13 | Rare | Standard |
| VIS #102 | 1997-02-03 | Rare | Standard |
WC97 #sg102sb 
VIS #102 City of Solitude in Commander
City of Solitude is the #12,921 most-played card on EDHREC, down 67 places over the last 30 days.
City of Solitude FAQ
How much is City of Solitude worth?
City of Solitude is worth about $24.00 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026.
Is City of Solitude legal in Commander?
Yes — City of Solitude is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has City of Solitude been reprinted?
Yes — City of Solitude has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is City of Solitude expensive?
City of Solitude holds a $24.00 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted.