Tropical Island
Tropical Island Price Summary
As of Jul 29, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Tropical Island is $275.00 (30A #279), and the most expensive is $1,049.99 (2ED #284). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $581.75, up 0.3% over 7 days, up 2.2% over 30 days, up 9.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1,049.99 (2026).
Tropical Island Printings & Prices
Tropical Island has 10 tracked printings across 9 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Tropical Island: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $5,880.00 cash for LEA #283; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #283 | Nonfoil | $5,880.00 | $9,799.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #284 | Nonfoil | $3,650.00 | $7,299.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #284 | Nonfoil | $800.00 | $1,599.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 3ED #288 | Nonfoil | $450.00 | $749.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | CED #284 | Nonfoil | $230.00 | $349.99 | 34% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #576 | Nonfoil | $210.00 | $399.99 | 47% |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #284 | Nonfoil | $210.00 | $349.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #279 | Nonfoil | $195.00 | $299.99 | 35% |
Tropical Island Rules Text & Legality
({T}: Add {G} or {U}.)
Tropical Island is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Tropical Island 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
Tropical Island has been reprinted 10 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #279 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 30A #576 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| OLGC #2019 | 2018-08-19 | Mythic | Standard |
| SUM #288 | 1994-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| 3ED #288 | 1994-04-11 | Rare | Standard |
| CED #284 | 1993-12-10 | Rare | Standard |
| CEI #284 | 1993-12-10 | Rare | Standard |
| 2ED #284 | 1993-12-01 | Rare | Standard |
| LEB #284 | 1993-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
| LEA #283 | 1993-08-05 | Rare | Standard |
30A #279 
OLGC #2019 
SUM #288 
3ED #288 
CED #284 
CEI #284 
2ED #284 
LEB #284 
LEA #283 Tropical Island in Commander
Tropical Island is the #354 most-played card on EDHREC, up 6 places over the last 30 days.
Tropical Island FAQ
How much is Tropical Island worth?
Tropical Island is worth about $581.75 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 29, 2026. Prices range from $275.00 to $1,049.99 across 10 tracked printings.
Is Tropical Island legal in Commander?
Yes — Tropical Island is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Tropical Island been reprinted?
Yes — Tropical Island has been reprinted 10 times, with 10 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Tropical Island expensive?
Tropical Island holds a $581.75 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted, Commander demand is high (#354 on EDHREC) and even with 10 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.