Shape the Sands
Shape the Sands is a Common Instant from Dragons of Tarkir (205) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.25 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Shape the Sands suits collectors and players working on Dragons of Tarkir who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Shape the Sands from Dragons of Tarkir?
Shape the Sands is a Instant in Dragons of Tarkir numbered 205. Mana cost {G}. Color identity: G. Shape the Sands (205) from Dragons of Tarkir should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Dragons of Tarkir.
What is Shape the Sands worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.25 for Shape the Sands. Low and high spread runs $0.25 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.12; foil: $0.25; Normal: $0.08. This printing is from Dragons of Tarkir. Collector number 205 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Dragons of Tarkir |
|---|---|
| Number | 205 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.25 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.12 |
| cardmarket | $0.12 |
| foil | $0.25 |
| Normal | $0.08 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|
How collectible is Shape the Sands?
Shape the Sands is a Common printing in Dragons of Tarkir. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Dragons of Tarkir. Collector number 205 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Shape the Sands?
Shape the Sands lists as Instant. Artist: Ryan Yee. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Dragons of Tarkir. Collector number 205 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Shape the Sands (205) from Dragons of Tarkir should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Shape the Sands is catalogued as Common Instant in Dragons of Tarkir, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.25 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.12; foil: $0.25; Normal: $0.08).
- Mana cost {G} and type line Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Shape the Sands from Dragons of Tarkir?
Shape the Sands is a Common Instant from Dragons of Tarkir numbered 205 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Shape the Sands worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.25 for ungraded Shape the Sands. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Shape the Sands?
Shape the Sands is catalogued as Common in Dragons of Tarkir. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Shape the Sands legal in Commander or Standard?
Shape the Sands shows format legality in pioneer, modern, legacy, pauper based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Shape the Sands near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.25. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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