Quick Answer

Sift Through Sands is a common Instant — Arcane from CHK (CHK) costing {1}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sift Through Sands MTG card

Sift Through Sands

Instant — Arcane

Card Text

Draw two cards, then discard a card. If you've cast a spell named Peer Through Depths and a spell named Reach Through Mists this turn, you may search your library for a card named The Unspeakable, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 CHK CHK 🎨 Anthony S. Waters

Market Prices

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$0.18
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TCGPlayer
$0.47
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
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Cardmarket
€0.06
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Cardmarket
€0.41
Foil
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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
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sift Through Sands? Basics

Sift Through Sands is a Instant — Arcane card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Draw two cards, then discard a card. If you've cast a spell named Peer Through Depths and a spell named Reach Through Mists this turn, you may search your library for a card named The Unspeakable, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle."

How much mana does Sift Through Sands cost to cast? Basics

Sift Through Sands has a mana cost of {1}{U}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Sift Through Sands's mana cost of {1}{U}{U} 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.

Sift Through Sands 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.

Sift Through Sands's current oracle text is: "Draw two cards, then discard a card. If you've cast a spell named Peer Through Depths and a spell named Reach Through Mists this turn, you may search your library for a card named The Unspeakable, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Sift Through Sands? Pricing

The current market price for Sift Through Sands is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.47 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Sift Through Sands? Pricing

You can purchase Sift Through Sands 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.

Sift Through Sands normal: $0.18 | foil: $0.47

Is Sift Through Sands legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sift Through Sands in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sift Through Sands legal in Modern? Legality

Sift Through Sands is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sift Through Sands legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sift Through Sands 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 Sift Through Sands legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sift Through Sands in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sift Through Sands legal in Legacy? Legality

Sift Through Sands is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sift Through Sands legal in Vintage? Legality

Sift Through Sands 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 Sift Through Sands legal in Pauper? Legality

Sift Through Sands 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 Sift Through Sands from? Details

This printing of Sift Through Sands is from CHK (CHK), with collector number 84.

Sift Through Sands may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sift Through Sands's rarity? Details

Sift Through Sands is a common card in CHK.

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

Who illustrated Sift Through Sands? Details

Sift Through Sands was illustrated by Anthony S. Waters.

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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