Quick Answer

Diamond City is a rare Land from PIP (PIP). Current price: $0.94 USD. Legal in Commander.

Diamond City MTG card

Diamond City

Land

Card Text

This land enters with a shield counter on it. (If it would be dealt damage or destroyed, remove a shield counter from it instead.) {T}: Add {C}. {T}: Move a shield counter from this land onto target creature. Activate only if two or more creatures entered the battlefield under your control this turn.

Card Stats

rare PIP PIP 🎨 Pascal Quidault

Market Prices

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$0.94
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TCGPlayer
$5.84
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
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$3.49
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Cardmarket
€1.43
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€1.46
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Diamond City? Basics

Diamond City is a Land card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This land enters with a shield counter on it. (If it would be dealt damage or destroyed, remove a shield counter from it instead.) {T}: Add {C}. {T}: Move a shield counter from this land onto target creature. Activate only if two or more creatures entered the battlefield under your control this turn."

How much mana does Diamond City cost to cast? Basics

Diamond City 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.

Diamond City'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.

Diamond City 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.

Diamond City's current oracle text is: "This land enters with a shield counter on it. (If it would be dealt damage or destroyed, remove a shield counter from it instead.) {T}: Add {C}. {T}: Move a shield counter from this land onto target creature. Activate only if two or more creatures entered the battlefield under your control this turn."

What is the current price of Diamond City? Pricing

The current market price for Diamond City is approximately $0.94 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.84 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.43 EUR.

Where can I buy Diamond City? Pricing

You can purchase Diamond City 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.

Diamond City normal: $0.94 | foil: $5.84

Is Diamond City legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Diamond City in Standard is not available.

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

Is Diamond City legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Diamond City in Modern is not available.

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

Is Diamond City legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Diamond City 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 Diamond City legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Diamond City in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Diamond City legal in Legacy? Legality

Diamond City is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Diamond City legal in Vintage? Legality

Diamond City 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 Diamond City legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Diamond City 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 Diamond City from? Details

This printing of Diamond City is from PIP (PIP), with collector number 147.

Diamond City may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Diamond City's rarity? Details

Diamond City is a rare card in PIP.

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

Who illustrated Diamond City? Details

Diamond City was illustrated by Pascal Quidault.

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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