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Desert
LAND — DESERT Uncommon
Forgotten Realms Commander EDHREC #4,545
$1.27
+3.3%
7 days
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Desert price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $1.27.
Desert Price Summary
Desert's current headline price is $1.27.
Desert Printings & Prices
7 printings
Desert has 7 tracked printings across 7 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
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Sell Desert: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TSB #118 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | TSB #118 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SPG #37 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TSB #118 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | ARN #72 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ARN #72 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SPG #37 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | SPG #37 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SPG #37 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | F08 #8 | Foil | — | — | — |
Desert Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{T}: Add {C}.
{T}: This land deals 1 damage to target attacking creature. Activate only during the end of combat step.
""Only a fool goes out there unprepared. If the heat doesn't get you, the time alone with your thoughts likely will."
—Ertha Jo, frontier mentor"
Desert is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Desert Rulings
3 most recent
- 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
9 printings
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 | — | — | — | — |
| SPG #37 | 2024-08-02 | Mythic | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| 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 
V12 #4 
F08 #8 
TSB #118 
ARN #72 Desert in Commander
Desert is the #4,545 most-played card on EDHREC, down 2 places over the last 30 days.
Desert FAQ
How much is Desert worth?
Desert is worth about $1.27 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
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 $1.27 — 9 reprints keep supply plentiful.