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Arid Mesa Modern Horizons 2 MTG card
MH2 #244 · Art by Raymond Swanland
MH2 set symbol, RareModern Horizons 2#244Rare

Arid Mesa

Land
TCGplayer market · MH2 #244 nonfoil
$28.65 +8.8% +$2.33, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−5.1%
EDHREC rank
#56 Up 1 in 30 days

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Arid Mesa Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $28.65, up 8.8% over 7 days, down 5.1% over 30 days, up 0.3% over 90 days.

Arid Mesa Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Arid Mesa

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Arid Mesa in Sealed Products

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Arid Mesa Printings & Prices

Arid Mesa has 11 tracked printings across 8 sets, in nonfoil, foil, dragon scale foil and etched finishes, including borderless, alt art, extended art and prerelease treatments.

MH2 set symbol, RareMH2 #244
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MH2 set symbol, RareMH2 #475
Extended Art
MM3 set symbol, RareMM3 #229
ZEN set symbol, RareZEN #211
MH2 set symbol, RareMH2 #436
Retro Frame
SLU set symbol, RareSLU #4
ZNE set symbol, MythicZNE #9
SPG set symbol, MythicSPG #109
Borderless
PMH2 set symbol, RarePMH2 #244s
PrereleaseDate-stamped
EXP set symbol, MythicEXP #24
SPG set symbol, MythicSPG #114
Borderless

Sell Arid Mesa: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
CoolStuffIncSPG #114Dragon Scale Foil
Card KingdomSPG #114Dragon Scale Foil
Card KingdomEXP #24Foil
Card KingdomZEN #211Foil
CoolStuffIncZEN #211Foil
CoolStuffIncSPG #109Foil

Arid Mesa Rules Text & Legality

Arid Mesa

{T}, Pay 1 life, Sacrifice this land: Search your library for a Mountain or Plains card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Arid Mesa is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • HistoricBanned
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Arid Mesa has been reprinted 19 times.

  • Jun 18, 2021MH2 set symbol, RareModern Horizons 2 · Alt ArtMH2 #436
  • Jun 18, 2021MH2 set symbol, RareModern Horizons 2 · Alt Art, foilMH2 #436
  • Jun 18, 2021MH2 set symbol, RareModern Horizons 2 · Alt Art, etchedMH2 #436
  • Jun 18, 2021MH2 set symbol, RareModern Horizons 2 · Extended ArtMH2 #475
  • Jun 18, 2021MH2 set symbol, RareModern Horizons 2 · Extended Art, foilMH2 #475
  • Jun 18, 2021MH2 set symbol, RareModern Horizons 2MH2 #244
  • Jun 18, 2021MH2 set symbol, RareModern Horizons 2 · foilMH2 #244
  • Aug 2, 2024SPG set symbol, MythicSpecial Guests · BorderlessSPG #109
  • Aug 2, 2024SPG set symbol, MythicSpecial Guests · Borderless, foilSPG #109
  • Aug 2, 2024SPG set symbol, MythicSpecial Guests · Borderless, foilSPG #114

Showing the 10 most recent of 19 printings.

Arid Mesa in Commander

Arid Mesa is the #56 most-played card on EDHREC, up 1 place over the last 30 days.

#56 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 1 in 30 days

Arid Mesa FAQ

How much is Arid Mesa worth?

Arid Mesa is worth about $28.65 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Arid Mesa legal in Commander?

Yes. Arid Mesa is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Arid Mesa been reprinted?

Yes. Arid Mesa has been reprinted 19 times, with 11 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Arid Mesa expensive?

Arid Mesa holds a $28.65 price because Commander demand is high (#56 on EDHREC) and even with 19 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.

What can I play instead of Arid Mesa?

Cards that fill a similar role include Scalding Tarn, Marsh Flats, Bloodstained Mire.

Where is Arid Mesa banned?

Arid Mesa is banned in Historic.

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