Quick Answer

Quicksand is a uncommon Land from 10E (10E). Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Quicksand MTG card

Quicksand

Land

Card Text

{T}: Add {C}. {T}, Sacrifice this land: Target attacking creature without flying gets -1/-2 until end of turn.

Card Stats

uncommon 10E 10E 🎨 Roger Raupp

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.19
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.47
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.09
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.73
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (9 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quicksand? Basics

Quicksand is a Land card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add {C}. {T}, Sacrifice this land: Target attacking creature without flying gets -1/-2 until end of turn."

How much mana does Quicksand cost to cast? Basics

Quicksand 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.

Quicksand'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.

Quicksand 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.

Quicksand's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add {C}. {T}, Sacrifice this land: Target attacking creature without flying gets -1/-2 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Quicksand? Pricing

The current market price for Quicksand is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.47 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Quicksand? Pricing

You can purchase Quicksand 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.

Quicksand normal: $0.19 | foil: $0.47

Is Quicksand legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Quicksand in Standard is not available.

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

Is Quicksand legal in Modern? Legality

Quicksand is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Quicksand legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Quicksand 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 Quicksand legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Quicksand in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Quicksand legal in Legacy? Legality

Quicksand is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Quicksand legal in Vintage? Legality

Quicksand 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 Quicksand legal in Pauper? Legality

Quicksand 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 Quicksand from? Details

This printing of Quicksand is from 10E (10E), with collector number 356.

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

What is Quicksand's rarity? Details

Quicksand is a uncommon card in 10E.

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

Who illustrated Quicksand? Details

Quicksand was illustrated by Roger Raupp.

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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