Shape the Sands
Dragons of Tarkir 205 • common
- Set
- Dragons of Tarkir
- Collector number
- 205
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Ryan Yee
- Market price
- $0.06
What it does
Target creature gets +0/+5 and gains reach until end of turn. (It can block creatures with flying.)
"Dragons in flight seldom expect company."— Kadri, Dromoka warrior
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Shape the Sands was released in 2015 as part of the Dragons of Tarkir expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set served as the climactic conclusion to the three-part Tarkir block, focusing on an alternate timeline where the powerful elder dragons remained the dominant rulers of the world. The card was designed as a green common, intended to provide creature-focused decks with a defensive combat trick that reflected the rugged, resilient nature of the Abzan Houses.
The artwork was created by illustrator Raymond Swanland, a prominent figure in the game's visual history known for his highly kinetic and sharp-edged style. Swanland utilized his signature dramatic lighting and swirling motion effects to depict the defensive magic in action, emphasizing the earthy, subterranean theme of the card. Upon its release, it was regarded as a functional utility piece within the limited draft environment, valued for its ability to help smaller creatures survive combat encounters.
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