Quick Answer

Earthlink is a rare Enchantment from ICE (ICE) costing {3}{B}{R}{G}. Current price: $0.6 USD. Legal in Commander.

Earthlink MTG card

Earthlink

Enchantment

Card Text

At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this enchantment unless you pay {2}. Whenever a creature dies, that creature's controller sacrifices a land of their choice.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 6.0 ICE ICE 🎨 Richard Kane Ferguson

Market Prices

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$0.60
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$0.99
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€0.98
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Earthlink? Basics

Earthlink is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this enchantment unless you pay {2}. Whenever a creature dies, that creature's controller sacrifices a land of their choice."

How much mana does Earthlink cost to cast? Basics

Earthlink has a mana cost of {3}{B}{R}{G}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, G, R mana to cast.

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.

Earthlink's mana cost of {3}{B}{R}{G} 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.

Earthlink has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Earthlink's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this enchantment unless you pay {2}. Whenever a creature dies, that creature's controller sacrifices a land of their choice."

What is the current price of Earthlink? Pricing

The current market price for Earthlink is approximately $0.6 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.98 EUR.

Where can I buy Earthlink? Pricing

You can purchase Earthlink 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 Earthlink legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Earthlink in Standard is not available.

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

Is Earthlink legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Earthlink in Modern is not available.

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

Is Earthlink legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Earthlink 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 Earthlink legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Earthlink in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Earthlink legal in Legacy? Legality

Earthlink is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Earthlink legal in Vintage? Legality

Earthlink 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 Earthlink legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Earthlink 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 Earthlink from? Details

This printing of Earthlink is from ICE (ICE), with collector number 285.

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

What is Earthlink's rarity? Details

Earthlink is a rare card in ICE.

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

Who illustrated Earthlink? Details

Earthlink was illustrated by Richard Kane Ferguson.

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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