MTG Dual Lands: Prices for All 10 Original Duals
The ten original dual lands (Alpha–Revised, 1993–94) are all Reserved List cards. Live prices are updated daily on RareWell.
Dual lands by market price
| # | Card | Colors | Printing | Price | 30d | Held by | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badlands | Black–Red | — | — | — | — | |
| 2 | Bayou | Black–Green | — | — | — | — | |
| 3 | Plateau | Red–White | — | — | — | — | |
| 4 | Savannah | Green–White | — | — | — | — | |
| 5 | Scrubland | White–Black | — | — | — | — | |
| 6 | Taiga | Red–Green | — | — | — | — | |
| 7 | Tropical Island | Green–Blue | — | — | — | — | |
| 8 | Tundra | White–Blue | — | — | — | — | |
| 9 | Underground Sea | Blue–Black | — | — | — | — | |
| 10 | Volcanic Island | Blue–Red | — | — | — | — |
One row per card name — the printing shown is the one carrying the lowest non‑foil market estimate. See also the full Reserved List with live prices.
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What counts as a dual land
The original dual lands were printed in Alpha, Beta, Unlimited, and Revised between 1993 and 1994. Each produces two colors of mana with no drawback and counts as both basic land types (e.g., Tundra is both a Plains and an Island). These ten cards are the only true “dual lands” on the Reserved List; later lands that enter untapped require a condition (shock, fetch, etc.).
Why dual lands are expensive
Dual lands are on the Reserved List, meaning Wizards of the Coast has promised never to reprint them in functionally identical form. They are staples in Legacy and Commander — the strongest untapped mana for older formats. The last printing was Revised in 1994, so supply has never grown while demand from competitive and casual players continues, driving prices steadily higher.
Budget alternatives
If dual lands are out of reach, consider shock lands (e.g., Hallowed Fountain, Watery Grave) and fetch lands (e.g., Flooded Strand, Polluted Delta). Shock lands cost life to enter untapped, while fetch lands search for lands from your deck. Both offer excellent color fixing at a fraction of the cost and are widely used in Modern and Commander.
Dual lands FAQ
- Why are dual lands so expensive?
- Dual lands are on the Reserved List (no reprints), remain essential in Legacy and Commander, and the last printing was Revised in 1994. Fixed supply plus lasting demand keeps prices high.
- Will dual lands ever be reprinted?
- No — the Reserve List guarantee prevents Wizards of the Coast from reprinting functionally identical versions. While the game may see subtle exceptions, the ten original duals cannot be reprinted in tournament-legal form. See our full <a href="/magic-the-gathering/reserved-list" class="text-accent hover:underline">Reserved List page</a> for details.
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