Magic: The Gathering

Sandbar Serpent

Urza's Saga 95 • uncommon

Set: Urza's Saga
Collector number: 95
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 4 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Jim Nelson
Market price: $0.26

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What it's worth

$0.26market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.20 – $0.28 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Sandbar Serpent represents a thematic exploration of shifting environments, functioning as a versatile card that can be cycled to adapt to the changing needs of your hand. Its status as an uncommon find within this set makes it a subtle but strategic inclusion for those who value utility and flexibility in their deck construction.

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Card face

What it does

Cycling 2 generic mana (2 generic mana, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

Treacherous and unpredictable currents around Tolaria earned the nickname "serpent wakes."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Sandbar Serpent was released in 1998 as part of the Urza's Saga expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set is widely noted by historians of the game for introducing powerful mechanics like Cycling, which allowed players to discard a card to draw a new one, adding a layer of strategic flexibility to deck construction. The design of the card reflects the aesthetic of the time, focusing on the artifact-heavy, industrial fantasy themes that defined the Urza cycle of stories.

The artwork for the card was provided by Donato Giancola, a prominent fantasy illustrator whose work is frequently recognized for its technical precision and classical composition. Giancola’s depiction of the creature captures a sense of submerged movement, fitting the card’s identity as a blue-aligned utility creature. Upon its release, the card was generally viewed as a solid mid-tier inclusion for limited play formats, valued more for its ability to filter through a deck than for its presence on the battlefield.

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About

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