Quick Answer

Sandbender Scavengers is a rare Creature — Human Rogue from TLA (TLA) costing {W}{B}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Sandbender Scavengers MTG card

Sandbender Scavengers

Creature — Human Rogue

Card Text

Whenever you sacrifice another permanent, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. When this creature dies, you may exile it. When you do, return target creature card with mana value less than or equal to this creature's power from your graveyard to the battlefield.

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 2.0 TLA TLA 🎨 Alexander Forssberg

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sandbender Scavengers? Basics

Sandbender Scavengers is a Creature — Human Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you sacrifice another permanent, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. When this creature dies, you may exile it. When you do, return target creature card with mana value less than or equal to this creature's power from your graveyard to the battlefield."

How much mana does Sandbender Scavengers cost to cast? Basics

Sandbender Scavengers has a mana cost of {W}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, W 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.

Sandbender Scavengers's mana cost of {W}{B} 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.

Sandbender Scavengers has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Sandbender Scavengers's current oracle text is: "Whenever you sacrifice another permanent, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. When this creature dies, you may exile it. When you do, return target creature card with mana value less than or equal to this creature's power from your graveyard to the battlefield."

What is the current price of Sandbender Scavengers? Pricing

The current market price for Sandbender Scavengers is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Sandbender Scavengers? Pricing

You can purchase Sandbender Scavengers 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.

Sandbender Scavengers normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.25

Is Sandbender Scavengers legal in Standard? Legality

Sandbender Scavengers is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Sandbender Scavengers legal in Modern? Legality

Sandbender Scavengers is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sandbender Scavengers legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sandbender Scavengers 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 Sandbender Scavengers legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sandbender Scavengers is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sandbender Scavengers legal in Legacy? Legality

Sandbender Scavengers is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sandbender Scavengers legal in Vintage? Legality

Sandbender Scavengers 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 Sandbender Scavengers legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sandbender Scavengers 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 Sandbender Scavengers from? Details

This printing of Sandbender Scavengers is from TLA (TLA), with collector number 239.

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

What is Sandbender Scavengers's rarity? Details

Sandbender Scavengers is a rare card in TLA.

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

Who illustrated Sandbender Scavengers? Details

Sandbender Scavengers was illustrated by Alexander Forssberg.

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

What is Sandbender Scavengers's power and toughness? Details

Sandbender Scavengers is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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