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Arid Mesa is a mythic Land from EXP (EXP). Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Arid Mesa MTG card

Arid Mesa

Land

Card Text

{T}, Pay 1 life, Sacrifice this land: Search your library for a Mountain or Plains card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Card Stats

mythic EXP EXP 🎨 Ryan Yee

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$134.44
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$159.99
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â‚Ŧ78.97
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Banned
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (12 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arid Mesa? Basics

Arid Mesa is a Land card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}, Pay 1 life, Sacrifice this land: Search your library for a Mountain or Plains card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle."

How much mana does Arid Mesa cost to cast? Basics

Arid Mesa has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Arid Mesa's mana cost of 0 means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Arid Mesa has a mana value of 0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Arid Mesa's current oracle text is: "{T}, Pay 1 life, Sacrifice this land: Search your library for a Mountain or Plains card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Arid Mesa? Pricing

Price data for Arid Mesa is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Arid Mesa? Pricing

You can purchase Arid Mesa from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Arid Mesa legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Arid Mesa in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Arid Mesa legal in Modern? Legality

Arid Mesa is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Arid Mesa legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Arid Mesa is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Arid Mesa legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Arid Mesa in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Arid Mesa legal in Legacy? Legality

Arid Mesa is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Arid Mesa legal in Vintage? Legality

Arid Mesa is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Arid Mesa legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Arid Mesa in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Arid Mesa from? Details

This printing of Arid Mesa is from EXP (EXP), with collector number 24.

Arid Mesa may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Arid Mesa's rarity? Details

Arid Mesa is a mythic card in EXP.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Arid Mesa? Details

Arid Mesa was illustrated by Ryan Yee.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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