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 #266
Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel
spm·#266·rare·extended_art
Illus. Bartek Fedyczak
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Sep '25
8 mo ago
Value
$0.48+$0 (+46.5%)
30 days high $0.80 · low $0.42
Volatility · high
USD$0.48EUR€1.14
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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.
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Magic: The Gathering · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · Illus. Bartek Fedyczak
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