Arid Mesa Proxy
Land · Modern Horizons 2 · rare
$0.40/card in a full imported deck, $2.00 in rainbow foil. S33 German Black Core playtest card — not for sanctioned play.
Real-card format legality
Proxies themselves are never sanctioned-legal — this is the real card's status, useful for Rule-0 talks. Proxy legality, explained
Printings (11)
We match the exact printing's artwork from Scryfall — pick any of these in the singles builder.
| Set | # | Released | Real price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Guests | 114 | 2025-04-11 | $341 |
| Special Guests | 109 | 2025-04-11 | $53.99 |
| Modern Horizons 2 | 244 | 2021-06-18 | $28.74 |
| Modern Horizons 2 | 475 | 2021-06-18 | $35.10 |
| Modern Horizons 2 | 436 | 2021-06-18 | $44.03 |
| Modern Horizons 2 Promos | 244s | 2021-05-06 | $37.97 |
| Zendikar Rising Expeditions | 9 | 2020-09-25 | $47.88 |
| Secret Lair: Ultimate Edition | 4 | 2020-06-12 | $42.65 |
| Modern Masters 2017 | 229 | 2017-03-17 | $36.75 |
| Zendikar Expeditions | 24 | 2015-10-02 | $226 |
| Zendikar | 211 | 2009-10-02 | $38.03 |
Frequently asked
How much does a real Arid Mesa cost?
Around $28.87 on the open market for the Modern Horizons 2 printing (price snapshot 2026-07-21; live prices move daily).
How much does a Arid Mesa proxy cost?
$0.50 as a single on an 18-card sheet, $0.40 when it's part of a full imported deck, or $2.00 in rainbow foil — all on S33 German Black Core cardstock, shipped from New York.
Can I play a Arid Mesa proxy?
As a playtest card, yes — in casual Commander pods, kitchen-table games, and proxy-friendly events, with your playgroup's OK. Proxies are not legal in sanctioned tournaments, and we print them for personal, non-sanctioned play only.