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Desperate Castaways Ixalan MTG card
XLN #101 · Art by Zoltan Boros
XLN set symbol, CommonIxalan#101Common

Desperate Castaways

Creature · Human Pirate
TCGplayer market · XLN #101 nonfoil
$0.11 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
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30 days
−8.3%
EDHREC rank
#28,625 Down 173 in 30 days
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Desperate Castaways Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.11, flat over 7 days, down 8.3% over 30 days, down 15.4% over 90 days.

Desperate Castaways Price History

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Desperate Castaways Printings & Prices

Desperate Castaways has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

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Desperate Castaways Rules Text & Legality

Desperate Castaways

This creature can't attack unless you control an artifact.

A pirate crew without a ship is a crew that will do anything to get one.

Desperate Castaways is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.

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Desperate Castaways Rulings

  • Sep 29, 2017

    Once Desperate Castaways has attacked, it will remain in combat even if you no longer control an artifact.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Desperate Castaways has been reprinted 3 times.

  • Sep 29, 2017XLN set symbol, CommonIxalanXLN #101
  • Sep 29, 2017XLN set symbol, CommonIxalan · foilXLN #101
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, CommonThe ListPLST #XLN-101

Desperate Castaways in Commander

Desperate Castaways is the #28,625 most-played card on EDHREC, down 173 places over the last 30 days.

#28,625 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 173 in 30 days

Desperate Castaways FAQ

How much is Desperate Castaways worth?

Desperate Castaways is worth about $0.11 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Desperate Castaways legal in Commander?

Yes. Desperate Castaways is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

Has Desperate Castaways been reprinted?

Yes. Desperate Castaways has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Desperate Castaways cheap?

Desperate Castaways trades at about $0.11; 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#28,625 on EDHREC).