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Desperate Castaways
CREATURE — HUMAN PIRATE Common
Ixalan EDHREC #28,332
$0.13
-7.1%
7 days
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Desperate Castaways price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.13.
Desperate Castaways Price Summary
Desperate Castaways's current headline price is $0.13.
Desperate Castaways Printings & Prices
2 printings
Desperate Castaways has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Desperate Castaways: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | XLN #101 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | XLN #101 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | XLN #101 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | XLN #101 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #XLN-101 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Desperate Castaways Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Desperate Castaways Rulings
1 most recent
- Sep 29, 2017 Once Desperate Castaways has attacked, it will remain in combat even if you no longer control an artifact.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Desperate Castaways has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #XLN-101 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| XLN #101 | 2017-09-29 | Common | Standard |
| XLN #101 | 2017-09-29 | Common | Standard |
PLST #XLN-101 Desperate Castaways in Commander
Desperate Castaways is the #28,332 most-played card on EDHREC, down 471 places over the last 30 days.
Desperate Castaways FAQ
How much is Desperate Castaways worth?
Desperate Castaways is worth about $0.13 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 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 $0.13 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#28,332 on EDHREC).