◆
Decktrove
Choking Sands
VMA · Vintage Masters #109 · Common · released 2014-06-16
{1}{B}{B}
Sorcery
Destroy target non-Swamp land. If that land was nonbasic, Choking Sands deals 2 damage to the land's controller.
"The people wiped the sand from their eyes and cursed—and left the barren land to the hyenas and vipers."
—Afari, *Tales*
Choking Sands is a common black sorcery from Vintage Masters (2014). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 1996 to 2014. Recent market prices range from $0.36 to $0.38 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
Format legality
Where you can play Choking Sands in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.36 to $0.38 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Mirage at $0.36.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage | 113 | Common | $0.36 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1997 | js113 | Common | $0.38 | — |
| Vintage Masters This page | 109 | Common | — | — |
More from Vintage Masters
Frequently asked questions
Is Choking Sands legal in Commander?
Yes — Choking Sands is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Choking Sands legal in?
Choking Sands is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Choking Sands been printed?
Choking Sands has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 1996 to 2014.
What is the cheapest printing of Choking Sands?
The cheapest printing is Mirage (#113) at about $0.36.
Who illustrated Choking Sands?
This printing of Choking Sands was illustrated by Roger Raupp.