Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel

Card Information

Type: Legendary Creature — Sand Elemental Villain

Mana Cost: 1

CMC: 3

Part of the Reserved List: No

Color Identity:

Set: Marvel's Spider-Man (SPM)

Rarity: Rare

Collector Number: 112

Oracle Text

Sandman's power and toughness are each equal to the number of lands you control. Sandman can't be blocked by creatures with power 2 or less. {3}{G}{G}: Return this card and target land card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped.

Format Legalities

duel(Legal)

brawl(Legal)

penny(Legal)

predh(Not Legal)

future(Legal)

legacy(Legal)

modern(Legal)

pauper(Not Legal)

alchemy(Legal)

pioneer(Legal)

vintage(Legal)

historic(Legal)

standard(Legal)

timeless(Legal)

commander(Legal)

gladiator(Legal)

oldschool(Not Legal)

premodern(Not Legal)

oathbreaker(Legal)

standardbrawl(Legal)

paupercommander(Not Legal)

Card Rulings

September 19, 2025
Sandman's second ability applies only at the time blockers are declared. For example, if Sandman is blocked by a creature with 4 power, and then an effect gives that creature -3/-0, it won't stop blocking Sandman.
Source: wotc
September 19, 2025
Sandman's first ability works in all zones, not only the battlefield.
Source: wotc

Price History

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