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Island Sanctuary Fifth Edition MTG card
5ED #39 · Art by Mark Poole
5ED set symbol, RareFifth Edition#39Rare

Island Sanctuary

Enchantment
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · 5ED #39 nonfoil
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EDHREC rank
#10,752 Down 118 in 30 days
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Island Sanctuary Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.73, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 32.6% over 90 days.

Island Sanctuary Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Island Sanctuary

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Island Sanctuary in Sealed Products

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Island Sanctuary Printings & Prices

Island Sanctuary has 11 tracked printings across 10 sets, in nonfoil finishes.

5ED set symbol, Rare5ED #39
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3ED set symbol, Rare3ED #25
4ED set symbol, Rare4ED #31
30A set symbol, Rare30A #322
Retro Frame
CED set symbol, RareCED #26
2ED set symbol, Rare2ED #26
30A set symbol, Rare30A #25
CEI set symbol, RareCEI #26
LEB set symbol, RareLEB #26
SUM set symbol, RareSUM #25
LEA set symbol, RareLEA #25

Sell Island Sanctuary: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomLEA #25Nonfoil
Card Kingdom30A #322Nonfoil
Card KingdomLEB #26Nonfoil
Card Kingdom2ED #26Nonfoil
Card Kingdom30A #25Nonfoil
Card KingdomCEI #26Nonfoil
Card KingdomCED #26Nonfoil
Card Kingdom5ED #39Nonfoil
Card Kingdom4ED #31Nonfoil
Card Kingdom3ED #25Nonfoil

Island Sanctuary Rules Text & Legality

Island Sanctuary

If you would draw a card during your draw step, instead you may skip that draw. If you do, until your next turn, you can't be attacked except by creatures with flying and/or islandwalk.

Island Sanctuary is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

  • CommanderLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • PremodernLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • BrawlNot legal
  • Competitive BrawlNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • GladiatorNot legal
  • HistoricNot legal
  • ModernNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
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Island Sanctuary Rulings

  • Oct 4, 2004

    If the replacement effect is applied, the effect will continue until your next turn even if this card leaves the battlefield.

  • Oct 4, 2004

    If you get multiple draws or you use a spell or ability during the draw step to draw extra cards, you can have the replacement effect apply to any one or all of those. You need only have it apply once to get the effect. If you skip more than one, there is no additional effect.

  • Oct 4, 2004

    Since the draw is replaced, you can't use the same draw to do other things.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Island Sanctuary has been reprinted 11 times.

  • Oct 4, 1993LEB set symbol, RareLimited Edition BetaLEB #26
  • Dec 1, 19932ED set symbol, RareUnlimited Edition2ED #26
  • Dec 10, 1993CED set symbol, RareCollectors' EditionCED #26
  • Dec 10, 1993CEI set symbol, RareIntl. Collectors' EditionCEI #26
  • Apr 11, 19943ED set symbol, RareRevised Edition3ED #25
  • Jun 21, 1994SUM set symbol, RareSummer Magic / EdgarSUM #25
  • Apr 1, 19954ED set symbol, RareFourth Edition4ED #31
  • Mar 24, 19975ED set symbol, RareFifth Edition5ED #39
  • Nov 28, 202230A set symbol, Rare30th Anniversary Edition30A #25
  • Nov 28, 202230A set symbol, Rare30th Anniversary Edition30A #322

Showing the 10 most recent of 11 printings.

Island Sanctuary in Commander

Island Sanctuary is the #10,752 most-played card on EDHREC, down 118 places over the last 30 days.

#10,752 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 118 in 30 days

Island Sanctuary FAQ

How much is Island Sanctuary worth?

Island Sanctuary is worth about $2.73 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Island Sanctuary legal in Commander?

Yes. Island Sanctuary is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Island Sanctuary been reprinted?

Yes. Island Sanctuary has been reprinted 11 times, with 11 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Island Sanctuary cheap?

Island Sanctuary trades at about $2.73; 11 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#10,752 on EDHREC).