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Tropical Island
Price history
Tropical Island price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $597.39.
Tropical Island Price Summary
Tropical Island's current headline price is $597.39.
Tropical Island Printings & Prices
Tropical Island has 10 tracked printings across 9 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Tropical Island: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #283 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #284 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #284 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 3ED #288 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #284 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #576 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #279 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CED #284 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Tropical Island Rules Text & Legality
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Tropical Island is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Tropical Island Rulings
- Oct 1, 2008 This has basic land types, but it isn't a basic land. Things that affect basic lands don't affect it. Things that affect basic land types do.
- Oct 1, 2008 This has the mana abilities associated with both of its basic land types.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Tropical Island has been reprinted 10 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #279 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 30A #576 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| OLGC #2019 | 2018-08-19 | Mythic | Standard |
| SUM #288 | 1994-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| 3ED #288 | 1994-04-11 | Rare | Standard |
| CED #284 | 1993-12-10 | Rare | Standard |
| CEI #284 | 1993-12-10 | Rare | Standard |
| 2ED #284 | 1993-12-01 | Rare | Standard |
| LEB #284 | 1993-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
| LEA #283 | 1993-08-05 | Rare | Standard |
30A #279 
OLGC #2019 
SUM #288 
CED #284 
CEI #284 
2ED #284 
LEB #284 
LEA #283 Tropical Island in Commander
Tropical Island is the #351 most-played card on EDHREC, up 3 places over the last 30 days.
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Tropical Island FAQ
How much is Tropical Island worth?
Tropical Island is worth about $597.39 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Tropical Island legal in Commander?
Yes — Tropical Island is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Tropical Island been reprinted?
Yes — Tropical Island has been reprinted 10 times, with 10 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Tropical Island expensive?
Tropical Island holds a $597.39 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted, Commander demand is high (#351 on EDHREC) and even with 10 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.
What can I play instead of Tropical Island?
Cards that fill a similar role include Breeding Pool, Hinterland Harbor, Yavimaya Coast.