Sunscorched Desert
AKHAmonkhet/#249/2017Common
MV 0
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.39
Cardmarket€0.24
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.32
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.04
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.39High $0.59Low $0.35▲ 11.4%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.32TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 10.3%30d▼ 5.9%90d▼ 17.9%
90d high
$0.39
90d low
$0.26
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.32
Amonkhet
- Down 5.9% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 18% below its 90 day high of $0.39.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 2056% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Land — Desert
When this land enters, it deals 1 damage to target player or planeswalker.
: Add .
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc18 Apr 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.
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Shares Direct damage, Land, Mana productionMV 0 vs 0
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Shares Land, Mana productionSame colour identity
Shares Land, Mana productionSame colour identity
Shares Land, Mana productionSame colour identity
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Shares Land, Mana productionSame colour identity
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About this card
Sunscorched Desert
Sunscorched Desert is a Land — Desert (mana value 0).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.32 (down 5.9% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Sunscorched Desert FAQ
How much is Sunscorched Desert worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Sunscorched Desert is $0.32. It is down 5.9% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.26 to $0.39.
What is the cheapest printing of Sunscorched Desert?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Amonkhet at $0.32 on TCGplayer.
What set was Sunscorched Desert first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from AKH #249, released 2017-04-28.
Is there a foil version of Sunscorched Desert?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $6.90 versus $0.32 for nonfoil, which is 2056% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Sunscorched Desert legal in Commander?
Yes, Sunscorched Desert is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Sunscorched Desert legal in Modern?
Yes, Sunscorched Desert is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Sunscorched Desert legal in Standard?
Sunscorched Desert is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Sunscorched Desert do?
Sunscorched Desert is a Land — Desert. Its Oracle text reads: "When this land enters, it deals 1 damage to target player or planeswalker. {T}: Add {C}.".