Plateau
1993 Alpha
Plateau is one of the ten original dual lands from Alpha, producing both Red and White mana without entering the battlefield tapped. Alpha copies are among the most desirable versions due to their rounded corners, unique card stock, and extreme scarcity — far fewer Alpha copies exist compared to Beta or Unlimited. It sees play in Vintage and Legacy formats and is a crown jewel for collectors.
Hold or Buy if acquired near low — Alpha dual lands have demonstrated consistent long-term appreciation and Plateau is the most affordable of the cycle, making it an accessible entry point into Alpha power pieces. The red-white dual is the most undervalued in the cycle — Legacy play is narrower than the blue duals but Vintage demand and collector demand remain strong. Revised copies trade at a meaningful discount to Underground Sea and Volcanic Island making Plateau one of the best relative value buys in the dual land market right now. Alpha and Beta copies in high grades are exceptionally scarce.