Iron Star
8EDEighth Edition/#304/2003UncommonReprint
MV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.09
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.20
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.20TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▼ 4.8%
90d high
$0.21
90d low
$0.20
Paper printings priced
15
Currently 3rd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.15
Classic Sixth Edition
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 5% below its 90 day high of $0.21.
- This printing is the 3rd cheapest paper printing currently priced (15 priced in total).
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
Whenever a player casts a red spell, you may pay . If you do, you gain 1 life.
Card capabilities
ArtifactLife gain
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Iron Star
Iron Star is an Artifact, with mana cost {1} (mana value 1). Printed 16 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.20 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Iron Star FAQ
How much is Iron Star worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Iron Star is $0.20. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.20 to $0.21.
What is the cheapest printing of Iron Star?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Classic Sixth Edition at $0.15 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Iron Star?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Limited Edition Alpha at $119.99 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Iron Star are there?
Iron Star has been printed 16 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Iron Star first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from LEA #250, released 1993-08-05.
What is the newest printing of Iron Star?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from 30A #544, released 2022-11-28.
Is Iron Star legal in Commander?
Yes, Iron Star is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Iron Star legal in Modern?
Yes, Iron Star is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.