Quick Answer

Desert Sandstorm is a common Sorcery from PTK (PTK) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $3.37 USD. Legal in Commander.

Desert Sandstorm MTG card

Desert Sandstorm

Sorcery

Card Text

Desert Sandstorm deals 1 damage to each creature.

While pursuing the remnants of Yuan Shao's forces into the Wuhan Desert, Cao Cao was temporarily turned back by a fierce sandstorm.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 PTK PTK 🎨 Xu Tan

Market Prices

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$3.37
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$2.79
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€1.33
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert Sandstorm? Basics

Desert Sandstorm is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Desert Sandstorm deals 1 damage to each creature."

How much mana does Desert Sandstorm cost to cast? Basics

Desert Sandstorm has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

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 Sandstorm's mana cost of {2}{R} 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 Sandstorm has a mana value of 3.0. 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 Sandstorm's current oracle text is: "Desert Sandstorm deals 1 damage to each creature."

What is the current price of Desert Sandstorm? Pricing

The current market price for Desert Sandstorm is approximately $3.37 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.33 EUR.

Where can I buy Desert Sandstorm? Pricing

You can purchase Desert Sandstorm 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 Sandstorm legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Desert Sandstorm legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Desert Sandstorm legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Desert Sandstorm is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

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

Is Desert Sandstorm legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Desert Sandstorm legal in Legacy? Legality

Desert Sandstorm is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Desert Sandstorm legal in Vintage? Legality

Desert Sandstorm is Legal in Vintage format.

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 Sandstorm legal in Pauper? Legality

Desert Sandstorm is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Sandstorm from? Details

This printing of Desert Sandstorm is from PTK (PTK), with collector number 107.

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

What is Desert Sandstorm's rarity? Details

Desert Sandstorm is a common card in PTK.

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

Who illustrated Desert Sandstorm? Details

Desert Sandstorm was illustrated by Xu Tan.

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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