Quick Answer

Desert Cenote is a rare Land — Desert from YTDM (YTDM).

Desert Cenote MTG card

Desert Cenote

Land — Desert

Card Text

If you were the starting player, this land enters tapped. As this land enters, choose up to two colors from among cards in your hand. {T}: Add {C}. {T}: Add one mana of a chosen color.

Card Stats

rare YTDM YTDM 🎨 Chris Ostrowski

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Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert Cenote? Basics

Desert Cenote is a Land — Desert card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "If you were the starting player, this land enters tapped. As this land enters, choose up to two colors from among cards in your hand. {T}: Add {C}. {T}: Add one mana of a chosen color."

How much mana does Desert Cenote cost to cast? Basics

Desert Cenote has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Desert Cenote's mana cost of 0 means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Desert Cenote has a mana value of 0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Desert Cenote's current oracle text is: "If you were the starting player, this land enters tapped. As this land enters, choose up to two colors from among cards in your hand. {T}: Add {C}. {T}: Add one mana of a chosen color."

What is the current price of Desert Cenote? Pricing

Price data for Desert Cenote is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Desert Cenote? Pricing

You can purchase Desert Cenote from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Desert Cenote legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Desert Cenote in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Desert Cenote legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Desert Cenote in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Desert Cenote legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Desert Cenote in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Desert Cenote legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Desert Cenote in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Desert Cenote legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Desert Cenote in Legacy is not available.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Desert Cenote legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Desert Cenote in Vintage is not available.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Desert Cenote legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Desert Cenote in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Desert Cenote from? Details

This printing of Desert Cenote is from YTDM (YTDM), with collector number 30.

Desert Cenote may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Desert Cenote's rarity? Details

Desert Cenote is a rare card in YTDM.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Desert Cenote? Details

Desert Cenote was illustrated by Chris Ostrowski.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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