Desert Twister
The List CMA-100 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- CMA-100
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Noah Bradley
- Market price
- $0.35
What it does
Destroy target permanent.
Massive, mindless, and imbued with one terrible purpose.
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 originated in the Arabian Nights expansion of Magic: The Gathering, released in 1993 as the game's first-ever set. Designed to evoke the high-fantasy themes of Middle Eastern folklore, the card provided green players with a rare and versatile way to destroy any permanent on the battlefield. Its inclusion in The List, a curated selection of reprints integrated into modern booster packs, reflects its enduring utility and status as a classic piece of early Magic design.
The artwork featured in the modern frame, illustrated by Noah Bradley, captures the chaotic, sweeping energy of a localized sandstorm. Bradley, known for his atmospheric landscapes within the game, aimed to emphasize the environmental power of the spell, moving away from the more literal, storybook-style illustrations of the early 1990s. The card is widely regarded by players as a foundational example of green's ability to interact with non-creature threats, marking it as a staple in many casual and Commander formats.
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