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Breeding Pool Star Trek MTG card
TRK #279 · Art by Cliff Nielsen
TRK set symbol, RareStar Trek#279Rare

Breeding Pool

Land · Forest Island
TCGplayer market · TRK #279 nonfoil
$5.67 −36.7% −$3.29, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−40.4%
EDHREC rank
#61 Down 2 in 30 days

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Breeding Pool Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $5.67, down 36.7% over 7 days, down 40.4% over 30 days, down 42.5% over 90 days.

Breeding Pool Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Breeding Pool

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Breeding Pool in Sealed Products

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Breeding Pool Printings & Prices

Breeding Pool has 21 tracked printings across 12 sets, in nonfoil, foil, surge foil, galaxy foil and double rainbow foil finishes, including showcase, promo pack, prerelease, borderless, alt art and serialized treatments.

TRK set symbol, RareTRK #279
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EOE set symbol, RareEOE #251
TRK set symbol, RareTRK #401
ShowcaseTextless
RNA set symbol, RareRNA #246
GTC set symbol, RareGTC #240
PEOE set symbol, RarePEOE #251p
Promo Pack
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #132
RVR set symbol, RareRVR #275
EOE set symbol, RareEOE #278
BorderlessShowcase
PEOE set symbol, RarePEOE #251s
PrereleaseDate-stamped
PRNA set symbol, RarePRNA #246p
Promo Pack
RVR set symbol, RareRVR #399
Retro Frame
RVR set symbol, RareRVR #293
Borderless
DIS set symbol, RareDIS #172
CLU set symbol, RareCLU #275
BorderlessBox Topper
UNF set symbol, RareUNF #286
Borderless
EOE set symbol, RareEOE #373
BorderlessShowcase
EXP set symbol, MythicEXP #15
UNF set symbol, RareUNF #537
Borderless
RVR set symbol, RareRVR #399z
SerializedRetro Frame
TRK set symbol, RareTRK #496
ShowcaseTextless

Sell Breeding Pool: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomDIS #172Foil
CoolStuffIncDIS #172Foil
Card KingdomEXP #15Foil
CoolStuffIncUNF #537Galaxy Foil
Card KingdomUNF #537Galaxy Foil
Card KingdomTRK #496Surge Foil

Breeding Pool Rules Text & Legality

Breeding Pool

({T}: Add {G} or {U}.)

As this land enters, you may pay 2 life. If you don't, it enters tapped.

Breeding Pool is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.

  • AlchemyLegal
  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • Future StandardLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • StandardLegal
  • Standard BrawlLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
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Breeding Pool Rulings

  • Oct 5, 2018

    If an effect puts this land onto the battlefield tapped, you may pay 2 life, but it still enters tapped.

  • Oct 5, 2018

    Unlike most dual lands, this land has two basic land types. It's not basic, so cards such as District Guide can't find it, but it does have the appropriate land types for effects such as that of Drowned Catacomb (from the Ixalan set).

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Breeding Pool has been reprinted 29 times. The Edge of Eternities reprint cut the price 75% in 30 days.

  • Jan 12, 2024RVR set symbol, RareRavnica RemasteredRVR #275
  • Feb 23, 2024CLU set symbol, RareRavnica: Clue Edition · Borderless, foilCLU #275
  • Aug 1, 2025EOE set symbol, RareEdge of Eternities · Showcase, foilEOE #278
  • Aug 1, 2025EOE set symbol, RareEdge of Eternities · Showcase, foilEOE #373
  • Aug 1, 2025EOE set symbol, RareEdge of Eternities · foilEOE #251
  • Aug 1, 2025PEOE set symbol, RareEdge of Eternities Promos · Prerelease, foilPEOE #251s
  • Aug 1, 2025PEOE set symbol, RareEdge of Eternities Promos · Promo Pack, foilPEOE #251p
  • Aug 1, 2025PEOE set symbol, RareEdge of Eternities Promos · Promo PackPEOE #251p
  • Aug 1, 2025EOE set symbol, RareEdge of EternitiesEOE #251
  • Aug 1, 2025EOE set symbol, RareEdge of Eternities · ShowcaseEOE #278

Showing the 10 most recent of 29 printings.

Breeding Pool in Commander

Breeding Pool is the #61 most-played card on EDHREC, down 2 places over the last 30 days.

#61 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 2 in 30 days

Breeding Pool FAQ

How much is Breeding Pool worth?

Breeding Pool is worth about $5.67 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Breeding Pool legal in Commander?

Yes. Breeding Pool is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Breeding Pool been reprinted?

Yes. Breeding Pool has been reprinted 29 times, with 21 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Breeding Pool expensive?

Breeding Pool holds a $5.67 price because Commander demand is high (#61 on EDHREC) and even with 29 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.

What can I play instead of Breeding Pool?

Cards that fill a similar role include Tropical Island, Hinterland Harbor, Yavimaya Coast.

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