Quick Answer

Sandcrafter Mage is a common Creature — Human Wizard from DTK (DTK) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sandcrafter Mage MTG card

Sandcrafter Mage

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

When this creature enters, bolster 1. (Choose a creature with the least toughness among creatures you control and put a +1/+1 counter on it.)

With heat, sand can form a delicate work of art; with pressure, an impenetrable bulwark.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 DTK DTK 🎨 Willian Murai
Bolster

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.24
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.02
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.18
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
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sandcrafter Mage? Basics

Sandcrafter Mage is a Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, bolster 1. (Choose a creature with the least toughness among creatures you control and put a +1/+1 counter on it.)"

How much mana does Sandcrafter Mage cost to cast? Basics

Sandcrafter Mage 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.

Sandcrafter Mage'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.

Sandcrafter Mage 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.

Sandcrafter Mage's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, bolster 1. (Choose a creature with the least toughness among creatures you control and put a +1/+1 counter on it.)"

What is the current price of Sandcrafter Mage? Pricing

The current market price for Sandcrafter Mage is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.24 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Sandcrafter Mage? Pricing

You can purchase Sandcrafter Mage 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.

Sandcrafter Mage normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.24

Is Sandcrafter Mage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sandcrafter Mage in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sandcrafter Mage legal in Modern? Legality

Sandcrafter Mage is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sandcrafter Mage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sandcrafter Mage 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 Sandcrafter Mage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sandcrafter Mage is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sandcrafter Mage legal in Legacy? Legality

Sandcrafter Mage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sandcrafter Mage legal in Vintage? Legality

Sandcrafter Mage 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 Sandcrafter Mage legal in Pauper? Legality

Sandcrafter Mage 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 Sandcrafter Mage from? Details

This printing of Sandcrafter Mage is from DTK (DTK), with collector number 33.

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

What is Sandcrafter Mage's rarity? Details

Sandcrafter Mage is a common card in DTK.

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

Who illustrated Sandcrafter Mage? Details

Sandcrafter Mage was illustrated by Willian Murai.

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

What is Sandcrafter Mage's power and toughness? Details

Sandcrafter Mage is a 2/2 creature.

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

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