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Desolate Lighthouse is a rare Land from AVR (AVR). Current price: $0.28 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Desolate Lighthouse MTG card

Desolate Lighthouse

Land

Card Text

{T}: Add {C}. {1}{U}{R}, {T}: Draw a card, then discard a card.

A lonely sentinel facing gales, hurricanes, and tides of homicidal spirits.

Card Stats

rare AVR AVR 🎨 Scott Chou

Market Prices

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$0.28
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TCGPlayer
$0.82
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.59
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.33
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Cardmarket
€1.10
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desolate Lighthouse? Basics

Desolate Lighthouse is a Land card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add {C}. {1}{U}{R}, {T}: Draw a card, then discard a card."

How much mana does Desolate Lighthouse cost to cast? Basics

Desolate Lighthouse 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.

Desolate Lighthouse'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.

Desolate Lighthouse 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.

Desolate Lighthouse's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add {C}. {1}{U}{R}, {T}: Draw a card, then discard a card."

What is the current price of Desolate Lighthouse? Pricing

The current market price for Desolate Lighthouse is approximately $0.28 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.82 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.33 EUR.

Where can I buy Desolate Lighthouse? Pricing

You can purchase Desolate Lighthouse 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.

Desolate Lighthouse normal: $0.28 | foil: $0.82

Is Desolate Lighthouse legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Desolate Lighthouse in Standard is not available.

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

Is Desolate Lighthouse legal in Modern? Legality

Desolate Lighthouse is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Desolate Lighthouse legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Desolate Lighthouse 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 Desolate Lighthouse legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Desolate Lighthouse in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Desolate Lighthouse legal in Legacy? Legality

Desolate Lighthouse is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Desolate Lighthouse legal in Vintage? Legality

Desolate Lighthouse 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 Desolate Lighthouse legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Desolate Lighthouse 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 Desolate Lighthouse from? Details

This printing of Desolate Lighthouse is from AVR (AVR), with collector number 227.

Desolate Lighthouse may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Desolate Lighthouse's rarity? Details

Desolate Lighthouse is a rare card in AVR.

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

Who illustrated Desolate Lighthouse? Details

Desolate Lighthouse was illustrated by Scott Chou.

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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