Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel

{1}{G}{G} · Legendary Creature — Sand Elemental Villain

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.

Rulings (2)

Sep 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.

Sep 19, 2025 · Sandman's first ability works in all zones, not only the battlefield.

LegacyLegal

VintageLegal

ModernLegal

PioneerLegal

StandardLegal

PauperNot legal

PremodernNot legal

cEDHLegal

Where it’s played now

Inclusion by archetype · Standard

% of archetype's lists running it · last 30 days · n=74 decks

Archetype	Format	Inclusion	Copies	Decks (n)
4-Color Control	Standard	75%	1×	4
Mono Green Landfall	Standard	5.7%	1×	70

Data as of Jun 14, 2026 · MTGO + papercasthaven.com

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