wotc
Sandman's second ability applies only at the time blockers are declared. For example, if Sandman is blocked by a creature with 4 power, and then an effect gives that creature -3/-0, it won't stop blocking Sandman.
MTG · Card
◇ Catalog #113
Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel
DIGITAL ONLY
om1·#113·rare·nonfoil
Illus. Bartek Fedyczak
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in vault
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for trade
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wishlisted
Sep '25
8 mo ago
Played in EDH
EDHrec rank #10,058 · Fringe play
Variants
Gameplay
Legendary Creature — Sand Elemental Villain
Sandman's power and toughness are each equal to the number of lands you control.
Sandman can't be blocked by creatures with power 2 or less.
{3}{G}{G}: Return this card and target land card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped.
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Legalities
tlrlegal
duellegal
brawllegal
pennynot legal
PreDH
Rulings · 2
wotc
Sandman's first ability works in all zones, not only the battlefield.
Context
This printing is one of 2 catalogued treatments from OM1 — the lineup includes Nonfoil alongside the standard finish. Across our catalog the Rarix library tracks every variant in the same family so collectors can compare price, scarcity and demand inside a single lineage.
This card belongs to *Through the Omenpaths* (released September 2025).
Card #113 in Through the Omenpaths.
Rarity tier: rare. Rares occupy the bottom-of-pack rare slot in standard boosters.
Card type: Legendary Creature — Sand Elemental Villain. Color identity: green. Mana cost: {1}{G}{G} (3 converted).
Legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Brawl, Historic, and Alchemy.
EDHrec ranks this card #10,058 in Commander, putting it in the fringe-play tier of the format's playable pool.
Illustrated by Bartek Fedyczak. Rarix tracks 110 other cards credited to this artist across the catalog — browse the full gallery to see the body of work.
Notes
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Magic: The Gathering · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · Illus. Bartek Fedyczak
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