Viashino Sandstalker
Eighth Edition 230★ • uncommon
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 230★
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Andrew Robinson
- Finish
- Foil
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.)
"Some believe sandstalkers to be illusions; those with scars know better."— *Zhalfirin Guide to the Desert*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Viashino Sandstalker on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Viashino Sandstalker was originally introduced in the Tempest expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 1997, designed as an aggressive red creature that challenged players to manage its rapid volatility. The card's mechanics, which forced it to return to its owner's hand at the end of every turn, were intended to reflect the elusive, nomadic nature of the desert-dwelling lizard-folk native to the plane of Dominaria.
The Eighth Edition printing, released in 2003, served as a foundational part of the game's first modern-framed core set. Featuring artwork by Greg Staples, this version updated the aesthetic of the original creature to align with the standardized card frame introduced that year. While it remains a niche mechanical tool in various formats, the card is remembered for its distinct role in early red-aggro strategies that prioritized recurring haste damage over board presence.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Viashino Sandstalker
Viashino Sandstalker is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Eighth Edition 230★ • uncommon. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Viashino Sandstalker on collecto.rs?
Viashino Sandstalker doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Viashino Sandstalker?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Viashino Sandstalker catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Viashino Sandstalker is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
