Martyr of Sands
Martyr of Sands Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Martyr of Sands is $0.22 (UMA #25), and the most expensive is $5.28 (CSP #15, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.22, up 15.8% over 7 days, up 10.0% over 30 days, up 10.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.23 (2026).
Martyr of Sands Printings & Prices
Martyr of Sands has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Martyr of Sands: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.20 cash for CSP #15 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CSP #15 | Foil | $3.20 | $7.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | UMA #25 | Foil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | CSP #15 | Nonfoil | $0.09 | $0.59 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | UMA #25 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.49 | 90% |
| CoolStuffInc | UMA #25 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CSP #15 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | — | — |
Martyr of Sands Rules Text & Legality
{1}, Reveal X white cards from your hand, Sacrifice this creature: You gain three times X life.
Martyr of Sands is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
Martyr of Sands Rulings
- Jul 15, 2006 A card that’s already revealed for another cost or because of an effect can be revealed to pay this cost.
- Jul 15, 2006 Each card that’s revealed to pay the cost remains revealed until the ability leaves the stack.
- Jul 15, 2006 If one of the cards that’s revealed to pay the cost leaves its owner’s hand before the ability resolves, it stops being revealed, but the value of X is not affected.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Martyr of Sands has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMA #25 | 2018-12-07 | Common | Standard |
| UMA #25 | 2018-12-07 | Common | Standard |
| CSP #15 | 2006-07-21 | Common | Standard |
| CSP #15 | 2006-07-21 | Common | Standard |
UMA #25 
CSP #15 Martyr of Sands in Commander
Martyr of Sands is the #15,382 most-played card on EDHREC, down 137 places over the last 30 days.
Martyr of Sands FAQ
How much is Martyr of Sands worth?
Martyr of Sands is worth about $0.22 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.22 to $5.28 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Martyr of Sands legal in Commander?
Yes — Martyr of Sands is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Martyr of Sands been reprinted?
Yes — Martyr of Sands has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Martyr of Sands cheap?
Martyr of Sands trades at about $0.22 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,382 on EDHREC).