Animal Sanctuary #242 – Core Set 2021 (Rare)

Magic: The Gathering · Core Set 2021 · Rare

Animal Sanctuary #242 Price

Animal Sanctuary (#242, Rare) from Core Set 2021 is worth $3.65 to $4.05 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €1.46.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $4.05
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €1.46
30-day change: +6.9%
Printings: 3

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Animal Sanctuary prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$4.05	€1.46
Normal	$3.65	€1.23
Foil - Japanese	—	—

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: Core Set 2021
Card number: 242
Rarity: Rare
Released: July 3, 2020
Illustrator: Alayna Danner
Type line: Land
Rules text: T: Add C.
2, T: Put a +1/+1 counter on target Bird, Cat, Dog, Goat, Ox, or Snake
Flavor text: "No owners allowed."
—Sanctuary sign

Animal Sanctuary: common questions

How much is Animal Sanctuary #242 worth?

Animal Sanctuary (#242, Rare) from Core Set 2021 is worth $3.65 to $4.05 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €1.46.

What set is Animal Sanctuary from?

Animal Sanctuary is card 242 in Core Set 2021, released July 3, 2020. Its rarity is Rare. Illustrated by Alayna Danner.

Is Animal Sanctuary going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $3.79 (September 5, 2026) to $4.05 (October 3, 2026), a change of +6.9%. The 30-day low was $3.74 and the high $4.05.

How do I check what my Animal Sanctuary is worth?

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