Legacy is the only format where a single card in your deck can be worth more than some players spend on an entire Standard collection. Underground Sea runs $400 to $600 depending on condition and set. Volcanic Island, Tundra, and Bayou are in the same range. Force of Will, the format's defining free counterspell, sits above $100. Lion's Eye Diamond and Gaea's Cradle regularly push $400 or more. When you are carrying a trade binder full of these cards to a Legacy event, knowing the exact current market price of every card is not optional, it is how you avoid getting taken advantage of. Lotus Scan gives Legacy players instant, accurate pricing on every Reserved List staple and dual land, with condition tracking and price history to support both smart trading and long-term financial decisions.

Why Legacy Players Needs a Specialized Scanner

Legacy players face a unique financial reality compared to players in other formats. The Reserved List guarantees that the most important Legacy cards can never be reprinted, which means their prices trend upward over time but also spike dramatically on any hint of increased demand. A dual land that was $300 last year might be $450 today, and the player who does not check current prices before trading will always be on the losing end. Beyond trading, Legacy collections represent real financial assets. A typical Legacy deck is worth $2,000 to $5,000, and competitive lists featuring original dual land sets can represent $10,000 or more in physical cards. Documenting this value accurately for insurance or eventual sale requires a tool that handles Reserved List cards correctly and tracks price history over time.

Key Features to Look For

Tips for Legacy Players

1. 1Scan your dual lands individually and note the specific printing in your collection, since a Beta Underground Sea is worth 3 to 5 times more than a Revised copy of the same card
2. 2Check dual land prices before every Legacy event, not just when you are planning to trade, because prices shift with metagame changes and Reserved List speculation cycles
3. 3Use price history charts on your most expensive Legacy staples to understand whether current prices are historically high or low before making buy or sell decisions
4. 4Document condition carefully for high-value Legacy cards since the difference between Near Mint and Moderately Played on a $500 card can be $150 or more
5. 5Scan your entire Legacy deck after any major tournament where your archetype performed well or poorly, as metagame shifts create buying opportunities in the weeks that follow