Quick Answer

Sandcloud Harbinger is a uncommon Creature — Elemental Horse from YBLB (YBLB) costing {2}{W}.

Sandcloud Harbinger MTG card

Sandcloud Harbinger

Creature — Elemental Horse

Card Text

When Sandcloud Harbinger enters, conjure three cards named Sunscorched Desert into the top ten cards of each player's library at random. Whenever a player plays a Desert, that player draws a card and you gain 3 life.

Card Stats

2/4 uncommon CMC: 3.0 YBLB YBLB 🎨 Justyna Dura
Conjure

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sandcloud Harbinger? Basics

Sandcloud Harbinger is a Creature — Elemental Horse card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When Sandcloud Harbinger enters, conjure three cards named Sunscorched Desert into the top ten cards of each player's library at random. Whenever a player plays a Desert, that player draws a card and you gain 3 life."

How much mana does Sandcloud Harbinger cost to cast? Basics

Sandcloud Harbinger has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Sandcloud Harbinger's mana cost of {2}{W} 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.

Sandcloud Harbinger 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.

Sandcloud Harbinger's current oracle text is: "When Sandcloud Harbinger enters, conjure three cards named Sunscorched Desert into the top ten cards of each player's library at random. Whenever a player plays a Desert, that player draws a card and you gain 3 life."

What is the current price of Sandcloud Harbinger? Pricing

Price data for Sandcloud Harbinger is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Sandcloud Harbinger? Pricing

You can purchase Sandcloud Harbinger 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 Sandcloud Harbinger legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sandcloud Harbinger in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sandcloud Harbinger legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Sandcloud Harbinger in Modern is not available.

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

Is Sandcloud Harbinger legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Sandcloud Harbinger in Commander is not available.

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

Is Sandcloud Harbinger legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sandcloud Harbinger in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sandcloud Harbinger legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Sandcloud Harbinger in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Sandcloud Harbinger legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Sandcloud Harbinger 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 Sandcloud Harbinger legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sandcloud Harbinger 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 Sandcloud Harbinger from? Details

This printing of Sandcloud Harbinger is from YBLB (YBLB), with collector number 3.

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

What is Sandcloud Harbinger's rarity? Details

Sandcloud Harbinger is a uncommon card in YBLB.

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

Who illustrated Sandcloud Harbinger? Details

Sandcloud Harbinger was illustrated by Justyna Dura.

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

What is Sandcloud Harbinger's power and toughness? Details

Sandcloud Harbinger is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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