Viashino Sandscout
Urza's Legacy 96 • common
- Set
- Urza's Legacy
- Collector number
- 96
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Scott M. Fischer
- Market price
- $0.08
What it does
Haste (This creature can attack and tap as soon as it comes under your control.)
At the beginning of the end step, return this creature to its owner's hand. (Return it only if it's on the battlefield.)
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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Where it came from
Viashino Sandscout was released in 1999 as part of Urza's Legacy, the second expansion set in the Urza block for Magic: The Gathering. This set was designed to explore the deep lore surrounding the artificer Urza and the mechanical marvels of the Phyrexian invasion, introducing mechanics that emphasized strategic movement and tempo. The card represents a nomadic lizard-folk creature from the desert landscapes of Dominaria, fitting into the set's broader theme of rugged, elemental survival in harsh environments.
The artwork was created by veteran illustrator Terese Nielsen, who was instrumental in defining the aesthetic of late 1990s Magic cards. Her approach focused on capturing the agile, predatory nature of the viashino species, using dynamic lighting and earthy tones to ground the fantastical creature within the set's desert motif. Upon its release, the card became a functional staple in red-aligned decks due to its ability to return to its owner's hand, allowing players to bypass creature-targeting restrictions or reuse enter-the-battlefield effects.
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