Island Sanctuary
Island Sanctuary Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Island Sanctuary is $2.69 (5ED #39), and the most expensive is $475.15 (LEA #25). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $475.15, up 137.6% over 7 days, up 17629.5% over 30 days, up 17762.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $475.15 (2026).
Island Sanctuary Printings & Prices
Island Sanctuary has 11 tracked printings across 10 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Island Sanctuary: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $350.00 cash for LEA #25; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #25 | Nonfoil | $350.00 | $699.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #322 | Nonfoil | $165.00 | $249.99 | 34% |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #26 | Nonfoil | $90.00 | $179.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #26 | Nonfoil | $15.00 | $24.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #25 | Nonfoil | $13.50 | $20.99 | 36% |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #26 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | $8.99 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | CED #26 | Nonfoil | $3.25 | $6.49 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 3ED #25 | Nonfoil | $1.60 | $3.49 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | 5ED #39 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | $2.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 4ED #31 | Nonfoil | $1.40 | $2.79 | 50% |
Island Sanctuary Rules Text & Legality
If you would draw a card during your draw step, instead you may skip that draw. If you do, until your next turn, you can't be attacked except by creatures with flying and/or islandwalk.
Island Sanctuary is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Island Sanctuary Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 If the replacement effect is applied, the effect will continue until your next turn even if this card leaves the battlefield.
- Oct 4, 2004 If you get multiple draws or you use a spell or ability during the draw step to draw extra cards, you can have the replacement effect apply to any one or all of those. You need only have it apply once to get the effect. If you skip more than one, there is no additional effect.
- Oct 4, 2004 Since the draw is replaced, you can't use the same draw to do other things.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Island Sanctuary has been reprinted 11 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #322 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 30A #25 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 5ED #39 | 1997-03-24 | Rare | Standard |
| 4ED #31 | 1995-04-01 | Rare | Standard |
| SUM #25 | 1994-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| 3ED #25 | 1994-04-11 | Rare | Standard |
| CEI #26 | 1993-12-10 | Rare | Standard |
| CED #26 | 1993-12-10 | Rare | Standard |
| 2ED #26 | 1993-12-01 | Rare | Standard |
| LEB #26 | 1993-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
30A #322 
5ED #39 
4ED #31 
SUM #25 
3ED #25 
CEI #26 
CED #26 
2ED #26 
LEB #26 Showing the 10 most recent of 11 printings.
Island Sanctuary in Commander
Island Sanctuary is the #10,487 most-played card on EDHREC.
Island Sanctuary FAQ
How much is Island Sanctuary worth?
Island Sanctuary is worth about $475.15 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $2.69 to $475.15 across 11 tracked printings.
Is Island Sanctuary legal in Commander?
Yes — Island Sanctuary is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Island Sanctuary been reprinted?
Yes — Island Sanctuary has been reprinted 11 times, with 11 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Island Sanctuary expensive?
Island Sanctuary holds a $475.15 price because even with 11 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.