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Desert of the True
LAND — DESERT Common
Hour of Devastation EDHREC #3,233
$0.20
+11.1%
7 days
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Desert of the True price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.20.
Desert of the True Price Summary
Desert of the True's current headline price is $0.20.
Desert of the True Printings & Prices
4 printings
Desert of the True has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Desert of the True: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | HOU #174 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | OTC #286 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | HOU #174 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C20 #268 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | OTC #286 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DRC #151 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | HOU #174 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | HOU #174 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | DRC #151 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OTC #286 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Desert of the True Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Desert of the True Rulings
1 most recent
- 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
5 printings
Desert of the True has been reprinted 5 times. The Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander reprint cut the price 62% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRC #151 | 2025-02-14 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| OTC #286 | 2024-04-19 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| C20 #268 | 2020-04-17 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| HOU #174 | 2017-07-14 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| HOU #174 | 2017-07-14 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
DRC #151 
OTC #286 
C20 #268 Desert of the True in Commander
Desert of the True is the #3,233 most-played card on EDHREC, down 76 places over the last 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 Sep 22, 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.