Reverse the Sands
Reverse the Sands Price Summary
As of Aug 5, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Reverse the Sands is $0.88 (C16 #75), and the most expensive is $12.69 (CHK #41, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.88, flat over 7 days, up 1.1% over 30 days, up 57.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.91 (2026).
Reverse the Sands Printings & Prices
Reverse the Sands has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Reverse the Sands: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $7.00 cash for CHK #41 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CHK #41 | Foil | $7.00 | $13.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | CHK #41 | Foil | $6.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C16 #75 | Nonfoil | $0.52 | $1.29 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | C16 #75 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CHK #41 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | $0.99 | 75% |
Reverse the Sands Rules Text & Legality
Redistribute any number of players' life totals. (Each of those players gets one life total back.)
Reverse the Sands is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reverse the Sands Rulings
- Dec 1, 2004 You can’t split up a life total when you redistribute it. For example, suppose that in a two-player game your life total is 5 and your opponent’s life total is 15 when Reverse the Sands starts to resolve. You can choose to (a) leave the life totals as they are or (b) make your life total 15 and your opponent’s 5. You can’t choose to make your life total 20 and your opponent’s 0.
- Dec 1, 2004 You choose which player gets which life total when the spell resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Reverse the Sands has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| C16 #75 | 2016-11-11 | Rare | Standard |
| CHK #41 | 2004-10-01 | Rare | Standard |
| CHK #41 | 2004-10-01 | Rare | Standard |
C16 #75 
CHK #41 Reverse the Sands in Commander
Reverse the Sands is the #12,452 most-played card on EDHREC, down 4 places over the last 30 days.
Reverse the Sands FAQ
How much is Reverse the Sands worth?
Reverse the Sands is worth about $0.88 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 5, 2026. Prices range from $0.88 to $12.69 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Reverse the Sands legal in Commander?
Yes — Reverse the Sands is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Reverse the Sands been reprinted?
Yes — Reverse the Sands has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Reverse the Sands cheap?
Reverse the Sands trades at about $0.88 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,452 on EDHREC).