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Desert Forgotten Realms Commander MTG card
AFC #233 · Art by Glen Angus
AFC set symbol, UncommonForgotten Realms Commander#233Uncommon

Desert

Land · Desert
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · AFC #233 nonfoil
$1.25 −3.9% −$0.05, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+0.8%
EDHREC rank
#4,585 Down 21 in 30 days

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Desert Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.25, down 3.9% over 7 days, up 0.8% over 30 days, down 58.6% over 90 days.

Desert Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Desert

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Desert in Sealed Products

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Desert Printings & Prices

Desert has 7 tracked printings across 7 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.

AFC set symbol, UncommonAFC #233
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TSB set symbol, SpecialTSB #118
Retro Frame
SPG set symbol, MythicSPG #37
Borderless
PLST set symbol, UncommonPLST #AFC-233
V12 set symbol, MythicV12 #4
F08 set symbol, RareF08 #8
ARN set symbol, CommonARN #72

Sell Desert: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomTSB #118Foil
CoolStuffIncTSB #118Foil
Card KingdomSPG #37Foil
CoolStuffIncSPG #37Foil
Card KingdomSPG #37Nonfoil
Card KingdomTSB #118Nonfoil
Card KingdomF08 #8Foil

Desert Rules Text & Legality

Desert

{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.

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • Pauper CommanderLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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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.

  • Dec 17, 1993ARN set symbol, CommonArabian NightsARN #72
  • Oct 6, 2006TSB set symbol, SpecialTime Spiral TimeshiftedTSB #118
  • Oct 6, 2006TSB set symbol, SpecialTime Spiral Timeshifted · foilTSB #118
  • Jan 1, 2008F08 set symbol, RareFriday Night Magic 2008 · foilF08 #8
  • Aug 31, 2012V12 set symbol, MythicFrom the Vault: Realms · foilV12 #4
  • Jul 23, 2021AFC set symbol, UncommonForgotten Realms CommanderAFC #233
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, UncommonThe ListPLST #AFC-233
  • Aug 2, 2024SPG set symbol, MythicSpecial Guests · Borderless, foilSPG #37
  • Aug 2, 2024SPG set symbol, MythicSpecial Guests · BorderlessSPG #37

Desert in Commander

Desert is the #4,585 most-played card on EDHREC, down 21 places over the last 30 days.

#4,585 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 21 in 30 days

Desert FAQ

How much is Desert worth?

Desert is worth about $1.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 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 $1.25; 9 reprints keep supply plentiful.