
Desert of the True
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- −13.0%
- EDHREC rank
- #3,290 Down 43 in 30 days
- Best buylist
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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 price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.20.
Where to Buy and Sell Desert of the True
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Desert of the True in Sealed Products
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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.
Sell Desert of the True: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | HOU #174 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | DRC #151 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | OTC #286 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | HOU #174 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | DRC #151 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | C20 #268 | Nonfoil |
Desert of the True Rules Text & Legality
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.
- BrawlLegal
- CommanderLegal
- Competitive BrawlLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- GladiatorLegal
- HistoricLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- PauperLegal
- Pauper CommanderLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- PioneerLegal
- TimelessLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PreDHNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
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, 2017Hour of DevastationHOU #174
- Jul 14, 2017Hour of Devastation · foilHOU #174
- Apr 17, 2020Commander 2020C20 #268
- Apr 19, 2024Outlaws of Thunder Junction CommanderOTC #286
- Feb 14, 2025Aetherdrift 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.
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.