Quick Answer

Island Sanctuary is a rare Enchantment from 2ED (2ED) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $15.27 USD. Legal in Commander.

Island Sanctuary MTG card

Island Sanctuary

Enchantment

Card Text

If you would draw a card during your draw step, instead you may skip that draw. If you do, until your next turn, you can't be attacked except by creatures with flying and/or islandwalk.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 2ED 2ED 🎨 Mark Poole

Market Prices

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$15.27
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$24.99
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€28.11
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Island Sanctuary? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "If you would draw a card during your draw step, instead you may skip that draw. If you do, until your next turn, you can't be attacked except by creatures with flying and/or islandwalk."

How much mana does Island Sanctuary cost to cast? Basics

Island Sanctuary has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Island Sanctuary's mana cost of {1}{W} 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.

Island Sanctuary has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Island Sanctuary's current oracle text is: "If you would draw a card during your draw step, instead you may skip that draw. If you do, until your next turn, you can't be attacked except by creatures with flying and/or islandwalk."

What is the current price of Island Sanctuary? Pricing

The current market price for Island Sanctuary is approximately $15.27 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €28.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Island Sanctuary? Pricing

You can purchase Island Sanctuary 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 Island Sanctuary legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Island Sanctuary in Standard is not available.

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

Is Island Sanctuary legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Island Sanctuary in Modern is not available.

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

Is Island Sanctuary legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Island Sanctuary 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 Island Sanctuary legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Island Sanctuary in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Island Sanctuary legal in Legacy? Legality

Island Sanctuary is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Island Sanctuary legal in Vintage? Legality

Island Sanctuary 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 Island Sanctuary legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Island Sanctuary 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 Island Sanctuary from? Details

This printing of Island Sanctuary is from 2ED (2ED), with collector number 26.

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

What is Island Sanctuary's rarity? Details

Island Sanctuary is a rare card in 2ED.

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

Who illustrated Island Sanctuary? Details

Island Sanctuary was illustrated by Mark Poole.

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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