Grind // Dust

Grind // Dust is a split card originally introduced in the Hour of Devastation expansion set for Magic: The Gathering, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2017. Designed as part of the Amonkhet block, the card reflects the set's thematic focus on the desolation of a harsh, desert-bound civilization facing divine judgment. The card features two distinct halves—Grind, a sorcery, and Dust, an instant—which players can cast individually or combine for a tactical advantage, emphasizing the versatility mechanics prevalent in the set's design cycle.

The artwork for this card was created by illustrators Chase Stone and Igor Kieryluk. The visual direction aimed to capture the gritty, decaying nature of the Nicol Bolas-governed plane of Amonkhet. While split cards have been a recurring feature throughout the game's history since their debut in Invasion, this specific iteration was curated for inclusion in The List, a rotating selection of legacy cards featured in Set Boosters that highlights notable or mechanically interesting reprints from the game's extensive archive.