What is the current price of Tropical Island?

Tropical Island from 30th Anniversary Edition (Rare, Normal) is at $275.00 near-mint market price and -12.0% on the last 30 days. Prices update daily.

Where can I buy Tropical Island?

Tropical Island is available at TCGPlayer, eBay, and most local game stores. Use the marketplace links on this card page for current listings and pricing.

How has Tropical Island moved in price recently?

Over the last 7 days, Tropical Island has moved +0.0%. Over the last 30 days, it has moved -12.0%. See the price chart on this page for the full history.

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Tropical Island Price

30th Anniversary Edition · #279 · Rare · Normal

$275.00 ▲ +0.0% 7d -12.0% 30d

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LGS TRADE-IN VALUE:

$151.25-$192.50*

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PRICE HISTORY: NM

MARKET NOTE: TROPICAL ISLAND

Updated 2026-07-09

Tropical Island in the 30th Anniversary Edition is a non-tournament-legal reproduction of one of the most played dual lands in competitive Magic, printed with a retro frame aesthetic for the thirtieth-year commemorative release. The 30th Anniversary Edition brought original dual land card frames back into the market at price points below tournament-legal Original Dual Land copies, creating a distinct collector category. Tropical Island specifically is the most played blue-green dual land in Legacy and Vintage, giving this particular reproduction sustained underlying demand from players attracted to the aesthetic. The 30-day price shows meaningful appreciation, reflecting continued collector and player interest in the retro frame dual land category. These cards are not legal in sanctioned tournament play due to the non-standard card back, and that distinction is the primary factor separating their market from the tournament dual land segment.