Desert
Desert Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Desert is $1.06 (AFC #233), and the most expensive is $17.06 (ARN #72). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.02, up 24.3% over 7 days, up 54.1% over 30 days, up 182.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.02 (2026).
Desert Printings & Prices
Desert has 7 tracked printings across 7 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Desert: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $10.80 cash for TSB #118 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TSB #118 | Foil | $10.80 | $17.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | TSB #118 | Foil | $7.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TSB #118 | Foil | $6.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SPG #37 | Foil | $6.00 | $11.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | ARN #72 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | $8.99 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | SPG #37 | Nonfoil | $4.20 | $7.49 | 44% |
| starcitygames | ARN #72 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SPG #37 | Foil | $2.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | SPG #37 | Foil | $2.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | F08 #8 | Foil | $2.25 | $4.99 | 55% |
Desert Rules Text & Legality
{T}: Add {C}.
{T}: This land deals 1 damage to target attacking creature. Activate only during the end of combat step.
Desert is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
Desert Rulings
- Apr 12, 2024 The end of combat step happens after combat damage is dealt. You can't use Desert to destroy an attacking creature before it has a chance to deal combat damage.
- Apr 18, 2017 Desert is a land subtype with no special meaning. It doesn't grant the land an intrinsic mana ability. Other cards may care about which lands are Deserts.
- Oct 4, 2004 The ability can be used on any player's attacking creatures. This includes your own and creatures in an attack you are not involved in (for multiplayer games).
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Desert has been reprinted 9 times. The Special Guests reprint cut the price 2% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPG #37 | 2024-08-02 | Mythic | Borderless | $3.74 | $3.94 | $3.82 | $3.15 |
| SPG #37 | 2024-08-02 | Mythic | Borderless | $4.84 | $4.77 | $4.73 | $4.69 |
| PLST #AFC-233 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| AFC #233 | 2021-07-23 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| V12 #4 | 2012-08-31 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| F08 #8 | 2008-01-01 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| TSB #118 | 2006-10-06 | Special | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| TSB #118 | 2006-10-06 | Special | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| ARN #72 | 1993-12-17 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
SPG #37 
PLST #AFC-233 
AFC #233 
V12 #4 
F08 #8 
TSB #118 
ARN #72 Desert in Commander
Desert is the #4,543 most-played card on EDHREC, up 39 places over the last 30 days.
Desert FAQ
How much is Desert worth?
Desert is worth about $3.02 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $1.06 to $17.06 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Desert legal in Commander?
Yes — Desert is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Desert been reprinted?
Yes — Desert has been reprinted 9 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Desert cheap?
Desert trades at about $3.02 — 9 reprints keep supply plentiful.