Sandskin
Onslaught 52 • common
- Set
- Onslaught
- Collector number
- 52
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Glen Angus
- Market price
- $0.10
What it does
Enchant creature
Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt to and dealt by enchanted creature.
"Those who live by the sword will die by the sword. I choose to do neither."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sandskin was released in 2002 as part of the Onslaught expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused heavily on the tribal mechanic and cycling, drawing players back to the game's roots with a high-fantasy aesthetic that leaned into elemental and creature-centric gameplay. As a common enchantment, Sandskin was designed primarily to serve as a functional tool for Limited play, providing a defensive boost that reflected the tactile, grit-filled imagery of the set's desert-themed mechanics.
The artwork was commissioned from Glen Angus, a prolific contributor to the game during the early 2000s known for his distinct, painterly style that often emphasized texture and shadow. In designing the card, Angus aimed to capture the visceral sensation of skin turning to shifting, abrasive sand, a visual metaphor for the card's defensive capabilities. Upon release, the card was received as a standard piece of utility filler, appreciated by players for its thematic consistency rather than any significant impact on competitive tournament formats.
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