Magic: The Gathering

Sandstone Warrior

Tempest 199 • common

Set: Tempest
Collector number: 199
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Stephen Daniele
Market price: $0.13

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What it's worth

$0.13market price via TCGplayer · Aug 18, 2026$0.08 – $0.13 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Sandstone Warrior remains a foundational piece within its set, representing the steady, reliable creatures that form the backbone of a collection. As a common card, it holds a classic place in the game's history, showcasing the enduring visual style of its artist.

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What it does

First strike (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)

red mana: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.

"I used to describe something stable as 'rock solid.' So much for that expression."— Gerrard of the *Weatherlight*

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Sandstone Warrior was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a common creature, it was designed to populate the Limited environment of the set, offering a functional tactical option that highlighted the set's mechanical focus on combat-oriented gameplay and aggressive creature strategies.

The card features artwork by Stephen Daniele, who was a frequent contributor to the game during the mid-to-late nineties. His illustration leans into the gritty, atmospheric aesthetic characteristic of the Tempest block, portraying the warrior with a weathered, sturdy appearance that aligns with the card’s defensive-minded first strike ability and its thematic role as a resilient inhabitant of the Rath plane.

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About

About Sandstone Warrior

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