Sand Scout
Sand Scout Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Sand Scout is $5.89 (OTC #47, Extended Art), and the most expensive is $5.96 (OTC #11). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $5.89, up 9.9% over 7 days, up 6.9% over 30 days, up 55.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $5.89 (2026).
Sand Scout Printings & Prices
Sand Scout has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Sand Scout: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.00 cash for OTC #11; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 57% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | OTC #11 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | $6.99 | 57% |
| Card Kingdom | OTC #47 | Nonfoil | $2.80 | $6.49 | 57% |
| CoolStuffInc | OTC #11 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | OTC #47 | Nonfoil | $0.35 | — | — |
Sand Scout Rules Text & Legality
When this creature enters, if an opponent controls more lands than you, search your library for a Desert card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.
Whenever one or more land cards are put into your graveyard from anywhere, create a 1/1 red, green, and white Sand Warrior creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn.
Sand Scout is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Sand Scout Rulings
- Apr 12, 2024 Sand Scout must be on the battlefield for its last ability to trigger. If it is put into your graveyard at the same time as one or more land cards you own, its ability won’t trigger.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Sand Scout has been reprinted 2 times. The Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander reprint cut the price 86% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTC #47 | 2024-04-19 | Rare | Extended Art | $2.36 | $0.54 | $0.34 | $0.25 |
| OTC #11 | 2024-04-19 | Rare | Standard | $1.57 | $0.65 | $0.28 | $0.23 |
OTC #47 Sand Scout in Commander
Sand Scout is the #5,047 most-played card on EDHREC, down 25 places over the last 30 days.
Sand Scout FAQ
How much is Sand Scout worth?
Sand Scout is worth about $5.89 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $5.89 to $5.96 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Sand Scout legal in Commander?
Yes — Sand Scout is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Sand Scout been reprinted?
Yes — Sand Scout has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Sand Scout expensive?
Sand Scout holds a $5.89 price because supply is limited to two printings.