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Desert of the True Hour of Devastation MTG card
HOU #174 · Art by Jung Park
HOU set symbol, CommonHour of Devastation#174Common

Desert of the True

Land · DesertCycling
TCGplayer market · HOU #174 nonfoil
$0.20 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
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30 days
−13.0%
EDHREC rank
#3,290 Down 43 in 30 days
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Desert of the True Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.20, flat over 7 days, down 13.0% over 30 days, down 42.9% over 90 days.

Desert of the True Price History

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Desert of the True Printings & Prices

Desert of the True has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

HOU set symbol, CommonHOU #174
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DRC set symbol, CommonDRC #151
C20 set symbol, CommonC20 #268
OTC set symbol, CommonOTC #286

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Card KingdomHOU #174Foil
CoolStuffIncDRC #151Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncOTC #286Nonfoil
Card KingdomHOU #174Nonfoil
Card KingdomDRC #151Nonfoil
Card KingdomC20 #268Nonfoil

Desert of the True Rules Text & Legality

Desert of the True

This land enters tapped.

{T}: Add {W}.

Cycling {1}{W} ({1}{W}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

Desert of the True is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.

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Desert of the True Rulings

  • 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.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Desert of the True has been reprinted 5 times. The Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander reprint cut the price 62% in 30 days.

  • Jul 14, 2017HOU set symbol, CommonHour of DevastationHOU #174
  • Jul 14, 2017HOU set symbol, CommonHour of Devastation · foilHOU #174
  • Apr 17, 2020C20 set symbol, CommonCommander 2020C20 #268
  • Apr 19, 2024OTC set symbol, CommonOutlaws of Thunder Junction CommanderOTC #286
  • Feb 14, 2025DRC set symbol, CommonAetherdrift CommanderDRC #151

Desert of the True in Commander

Desert of the True is the #3,290 most-played card on EDHREC, down 43 places over the last 30 days.

#3,290 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 43 in 30 days

Desert of the True FAQ

How much is Desert of the True worth?

Desert of the True is worth about $0.20 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Desert of the True legal in Commander?

Yes. Desert of the True is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

Has Desert of the True been reprinted?

Yes. Desert of the True has been reprinted 5 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Desert of the True cheap?

Desert of the True trades at about $0.20; 5 reprints keep supply plentiful.