Starting Town
Starting Town Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Starting Town is $8.18 (FIN #289), and the most expensive is $49.14 (PFIN #289s, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $8.18, up 1.6% over 7 days, down 11.6% over 30 days, down 14.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $46.39 (2026).
Starting Town Printings & Prices
Starting Town has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Starting Town: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $23.00 cash for PFIN #289s (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 54% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PFIN #289s | Foil | $23.00 | $49.99 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | FIN #289 | Foil | $12.00 | $29.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | FIN #289 | Nonfoil | $5.50 | $9.99 | 45% |
| CoolStuffInc | FIN #289 | Nonfoil | $2.25 | — | — |
Starting Town Rules Text & Legality
This land enters tapped unless it's your first, second, or third turn of the game.
{T}: Add {C}.
{T}, Pay 1 life: Add one mana of any color.
Starting Town is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
Starting Town Rulings
- Jun 6, 2025 Town is a land type with no special meaning. It doesn't grant the land any intrinsic abilities. Other cards may care about which lands are Towns.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Starting Town has been reprinted 3 times. The Final Fantasy reprint cut the price 30% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIN #289 | 2025-06-13 | Rare | Standard | $15.71 | $19.31 | $18.76 | $24.51 |
| PFIN #289s | 2025-06-13 | Rare | Prerelease | $35.49 | $32.54 | $40.22 | $66.41 |
| FIN #289 | 2025-06-13 | Rare | Standard | $15.45 | $14.03 | $10.86 | $14.97 |
FIN #289 
PFIN #289s Starting Town in Commander
Starting Town is the #812 most-played card on EDHREC, up 52 places over the last 30 days.
Starting Town FAQ
How much is Starting Town worth?
Starting Town is worth about $8.18 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $8.18 to $49.14 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Starting Town legal in Commander?
Yes — Starting Town is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Starting Town been reprinted?
Yes — Starting Town has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Starting Town expensive?
Starting Town holds a $8.18 price because supply is limited to two printings and Commander demand is high (#812 on EDHREC).