Desert Twister
Arabian Nights 46 • uncommon
- Set
- Arabian Nights
- Collector number
- 46
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Susan Van Camp
- Market price
- $43.60
What it does
Destroy target permanent.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Desert Twister was released in 1993 as part of Arabian Nights, the first expansion set for the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. Developed by Richard Garfield and published by Wizards of the Coast, the set was designed to evoke the atmosphere of One Thousand and One Nights. It was notable for being the first Magic expansion, introducing mechanics that interacted with the game's desert-themed environment.
The card features artwork by Susan Van Camp, a prolific illustrator for the game during its early years. Her depiction of a swirling sandstorm aimed to capture the destructive, chaotic nature of the spell within the game's fantasy narrative. As an uncommon card, it became a staple in early green decks for its rare utility, as it provided players with a way to destroy any permanent on the board, a versatile ability that was unconventional for the color green at the time.
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