Magic: The Gathering

Desert

Forgotten Realms Commander 233 • uncommon

Set: Forgotten Realms Commander
Collector number: 233
Rarity: Uncommon
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Glen Angus
Market price: $1.29

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Market

What it's worth

$1.29market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$1.02 – $1.29 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a land card from this series, Desert offers a functional utility that can subtly shift combat math by dealing damage to attacking creatures. Its inclusion in this collection marks it as a versatile tool for those looking to manage the board state with classic, understated mechanics.

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Card face

What it does

tap: Add colorless mana.

tap: This land deals 1 damage to target attacking creature. Activate only during the end of combat step.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Desert was originally released in the 1994 Arabian Nights expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As the game's first expansion set, it was designed to evoke themes of Middle Eastern mythology and folklore. The card reflects the inhospitable nature of the desert environment through a unique ability that damages attacking creatures, serving as a tactical land that could influence combat math on the battlefield.

The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the game's most iconic early contributors. His illustration focused on the stark, desolate beauty of the dunes, emphasizing the emptiness of the landscape. Over time, the card has been reprinted in various supplemental products, including the Forgotten Realms Commander set, which sought to integrate classic Magic staples into the thematic framework of Dungeons & Dragons settings.

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About

About Desert

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