Magic: The Gathering

Sandstorm

Arabian Nights 53 • common

Set: Arabian Nights
Collector number: 53
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: green mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Green
Artist: Brian Snõddy
Market price: $6.94

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Market

What it's worth

$6.94market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$6.05 – $7.31 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card from the Arabian Nights set, Sandstorm represents a foundational piece of gaming history that helped define the early mechanics of the hobby. Collectors prize this item for its connection to the thematic origins of the series, serving as a nostalgic reminder of the game's earliest expansions.

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Card face

What it does

Sandstorm deals 1 damage to each attacking creature.

Even the landscape turned against Sarsour, first rising up and pelting him, then rearranging itself so he could no longer find his way.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Sandstorm was released in 1993 as part of Arabian Nights, the first expansion set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Created by Richard Garfield and published by Wizards of the Coast, the set was designed to explore themes of Middle Eastern mythology and folklore. The cards were printed in limited quantities during the game's infancy, a period characterized by a rapid, unforeseen surge in player interest that transformed the hobby into a global phenomenon.

The card was illustrated by Quinton Hoover, a foundational artist for the early game whose work was known for its distinct, flowing ink style and expressive character portrayals. In the context of the game's original mechanics, Sandstorm was designed as a thematic removal spell intended to punish creatures with lower toughness, reflecting the chaotic and punishing nature of a desert storm. While it did not become a competitive staple, it remains a recognized artifact of the game's design origins.

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About

About Sandstorm

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