Magic: The Gathering

Sandsteppe Citadel

Khans of Tarkir 241 • uncommon

Set: Khans of Tarkir
Collector number: 241
Rarity: Uncommon
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Sam Burley
Market price: $0.35

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$0.35market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.31 – $0.39 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a utility land from the Khans of Tarkir set, Sandsteppe Citadel serves as a vital foundation for decks requiring access to three distinct colors of mana. Its ability to enter the battlefield and immediately provide flexibility makes it a reliable staple for players looking to stabilize their resources during the early stages of a game.

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Card face

What it does

This land enters tapped.

tap: Add white mana, black mana, or green mana.

That which endures, survives.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Sandsteppe Citadel was released in 2014 as part of the Khans of Tarkir expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It represents the home of the Abzan Houses, one of the five clans central to the set's block narrative. The card was designed to function as a utility land that provides access to three specific colors of mana, fitting into a cycle of lands intended to stabilize decks centered on the game's wedge-color philosophy.

The artwork for the card was created by artist Titus Lunter. Lunter utilized a vast, desert-inspired aesthetic to reflect the Abzan clan's theme of resilience and endurance amidst the harsh conditions of the Tarkir landscape. Upon its release, the card became a foundational element for players constructing decks within the Standard format, valued for its ability to provide flexible resource management and its thematic alignment with the Abzan clan's sturdy, defensive playstyle.

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About

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