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Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel
Price tag $0.34

Legendary CreatureSand Elemental Villain

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#1965 Current Rank

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel decks.

Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
+17% Synergy $1.42
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+7% Synergy $0.22
Glorious Decay Glorious Decay
+1% Synergy $0.13
Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
0% Synergy $4.46
Topiary Lecturer Topiary Lecturer
-1% Synergy $0.34

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel's abilities and overall game plan.

Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+40% Synergy $16.37
Harrow Harrow
+38% Synergy $0.25
Mightform Harmonizer Mightform Harmonizer
+34% Synergy $2.53
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+32% Synergy $3.84
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+32% Synergy $11.98
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+32% Synergy $2.53
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+31% Synergy $1.66
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
+31% Synergy $14.36
Cultivator Colossus Cultivator Colossus
+31% Synergy $6.41
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+31% Synergy $15.65

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel decks.

Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+30% Synergy $0.27
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+28% Synergy $7.19
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+21% Synergy $0.38
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+16% Synergy $3.65
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy $1.89
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+12% Synergy $0.91
Cultivate Cultivate
+11% Synergy $0.35
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+7% Synergy $0.43
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $2.29
Beast Within Beast Within
-1% Synergy $0.48

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+8% Synergy $33.80
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+4% Synergy $3.88
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+4% Synergy $22.26
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
0% Synergy $15.46
Natural Order Natural Order
-2% Synergy $35.60

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+30% Synergy $23.83
Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar
+30% Synergy $0.31
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+28% Synergy $0.92
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+27% Synergy $0.46
Horizon Explorer Horizon Explorer
+23% Synergy $2.59
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+22% Synergy $3.89
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+22% Synergy $6.30
Braulios of Pheres Band Braulios of Pheres Band
+22% Synergy $0.33
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+21% Synergy $2.30
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+20% Synergy $0.24
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+20% Synergy $3.78
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+19% Synergy $1.59
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+19% Synergy $2.49
Titania, Nature's Force Titania, Nature's Force
+19% Synergy $0.70
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+18% Synergy $0.34
Six Six
+18% Synergy $5.54
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+16% Synergy $0.19
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+15% Synergy $0.31
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+15% Synergy $14.00
Ulvenwald Hydra Ulvenwald Hydra
+15% Synergy $0.49
Brawn Brawn
+15% Synergy $0.39
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+14% Synergy $5.42
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+13% Synergy $12.72
Glacier Godmaw Glacier Godmaw
+11% Synergy $0.30
Harmonious Grovestrider Harmonious Grovestrider
+10% Synergy $0.14
Spider-Man, Brooklyn Visionary Spider-Man, Brooklyn Visionary
+10% Synergy $0.14
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+9% Synergy $5.14
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+9% Synergy $0.68
Tifa Lockhart Tifa Lockhart
+9% Synergy $2.64
Arboreal Grazer Arboreal Grazer
+8% Synergy $0.30
Titania, Voice of Gaea Titania, Voice of Gaea
+8% Synergy $6.43
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+8% Synergy $0.19
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+7% Synergy $10.43
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+7% Synergy $0.45
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+6% Synergy $0.33
Famished Worldsire Famished Worldsire
+6% Synergy $3.36
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+5% Synergy $0.35
Sazh's Chocobo Sazh's Chocobo
+5% Synergy $1.52
Titania, Protector of Argoth Titania, Protector of Argoth
+5% Synergy $0.38
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+4% Synergy $43.90
The Earth King The Earth King
+4% Synergy $1.03
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+4% Synergy $0.31
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+2% Synergy $1.66
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+1% Synergy $5.27
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-3% Synergy $1.88
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
-3% Synergy $2.87
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
-6% Synergy $8.99
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
-10% Synergy $19.85
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-32% Synergy $0.44
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-33% Synergy $0.31

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel safe.

Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+27% Synergy $3.17
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+25% Synergy $0.34
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+20% Synergy $0.90
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+11% Synergy $1.05
Cycle of Renewal Cycle of Renewal
+9% Synergy $0.19
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+9% Synergy $20.88
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+9% Synergy $0.26
Berserk Berserk
+9% Synergy $15.86
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+8% Synergy $7.51
Ram Through Ram Through
+7% Synergy $0.42
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+5% Synergy $1.06
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.48
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+5% Synergy $0.61
Tangle Tangle
+5% Synergy $5.50
Fog Fog
+3% Synergy $1.36
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.31
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+1% Synergy $5.24
Primal Bellow Primal Bellow
+1% Synergy $0.42
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $1.62
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
-1% Synergy $0.26
Bite Down Bite Down
-1% Synergy $0.21
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-2% Synergy $0.39
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-4% Synergy $0.88
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
-4% Synergy $8.82
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-5% Synergy $1.10
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-6% Synergy $14.27
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-6% Synergy $0.24
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-8% Synergy $0.30
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-9% Synergy $5.05

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel's game plan and control the board.

Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+25% Synergy $5.46
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+22% Synergy $6.50
Explore Explore
+17% Synergy $0.33
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+14% Synergy $0.32
Will of the Sultai Will of the Sultai
+14% Synergy $1.19
Three Visits Three Visits
+12% Synergy $5.46
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+12% Synergy $0.87
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+12% Synergy $0.28
Scout the City Scout the City
+12% Synergy $0.18
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+11% Synergy $5.63
Dance of the Tumbleweeds Dance of the Tumbleweeds
+11% Synergy $0.22
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+8% Synergy $1.83
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+7% Synergy $7.02
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+7% Synergy $2.66
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+7% Synergy $0.50
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+7% Synergy $0.55
Migration Path Migration Path
+6% Synergy $0.33
Map the Frontier Map the Frontier
+6% Synergy $0.27
Kapow! Kapow!
+6% Synergy $0.13
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+5% Synergy $4.97
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+5% Synergy $0.45
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+5% Synergy $2.62
Spry and Mighty Spry and Mighty
+5% Synergy $0.23
Mulch Mulch
+5% Synergy $0.32
Tend the Sprigs Tend the Sprigs
+5% Synergy $0.16
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+4% Synergy $18.26
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+4% Synergy $45.97
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+4% Synergy $0.34
Contest of Claws Contest of Claws
+4% Synergy $3.16
Reshape the Earth Reshape the Earth
+4% Synergy $13.40
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+4% Synergy $0.41
Winding Way Winding Way
+4% Synergy $2.52
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+3% Synergy $1.68
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+3% Synergy $0.63
Rockalanche Rockalanche
+3% Synergy $0.22
Boundless Realms Boundless Realms
+3% Synergy $4.03
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+3% Synergy $0.16
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+2% Synergy $29.86
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+2% Synergy $0.44
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+1% Synergy $1.67
Regrowth Regrowth
-1% Synergy $0.53
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
-4% Synergy $0.36
Harmonize Harmonize
-5% Synergy $0.25
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-7% Synergy $25.39
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-9% Synergy $51.70

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+28% Synergy $3.67
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+19% Synergy $3.65
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+11% Synergy $3.39
Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+11% Synergy $0.91
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+10% Synergy $3.33
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+10% Synergy $3.01
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+9% Synergy $6.62
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+9% Synergy $7.71
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+9% Synergy $0.33
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+8% Synergy $21.64
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+8% Synergy $16.99
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+7% Synergy $34.10
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+6% Synergy $30.31
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+6% Synergy $51.99
Chocobo Racetrack Chocobo Racetrack
+6% Synergy $0.28
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+4% Synergy $45.43
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+4% Synergy $10.15
Power Fist Power Fist
+4% Synergy $13.11
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy $2.73
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+4% Synergy $0.29
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $7.70
Larval Scoutlander Larval Scoutlander
+4% Synergy $0.25
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $0.75
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $16.42
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+2% Synergy $3.56
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $2.71
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-4% Synergy $67.97
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
-9% Synergy $11.91
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-18% Synergy $2.65

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Greater Good Greater Good
+28% Synergy $5.24
Rancor Rancor
+22% Synergy $1.35
Spelunking Spelunking
+18% Synergy $4.48
Exploration Exploration
+16% Synergy $32.31
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+15% Synergy $2.37
Druid Class Druid Class
+14% Synergy $1.92
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+12% Synergy $1.79
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+10% Synergy $36.20
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+8% Synergy $7.80
Crystalline Armor Crystalline Armor
+7% Synergy $0.37
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
+6% Synergy $3.01
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.36
Gaea's Touch Gaea's Touch
+6% Synergy $3.06
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+6% Synergy $0.53
Eusocial Engineering Eusocial Engineering
+6% Synergy $0.23
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+5% Synergy $0.41
Ride the Shoopuf Ride the Shoopuf
+4% Synergy $0.30
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+4% Synergy $1.46
The Legend of Kyoshi Avatar Kyoshi The Legend of Kyoshi
+3% Synergy $6.75
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+3% Synergy $0.31
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+2% Synergy $0.38
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+2% Synergy $1.65
Abundance Abundance
+1% Synergy $1.28
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+1% Synergy $1.60
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
0% Synergy $0.23
Lignify Lignify
0% Synergy $1.67
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
-1% Synergy $5.19
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
-1% Synergy $4.22
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-2% Synergy $2.72
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
-3% Synergy $1.63
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-5% Synergy $0.96
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-6% Synergy $12.36
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-6% Synergy $3.92
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-9% Synergy $26.85
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-11% Synergy $12.82
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-11% Synergy $1.60
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-19% Synergy $0.43

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+14% Synergy $2.39
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+9% Synergy $1.73
Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
+3% Synergy $2.29
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
-4% Synergy $4.40

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+14% Synergy $0.38
Desert of the Indomitable Desert of the Indomitable
+13% Synergy $0.24
Sandstorm Verge Sandstorm Verge
+10% Synergy $0.28
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+9% Synergy $19.71
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.35
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+7% Synergy $2.85
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+7% Synergy $1.69
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $3.01
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+6% Synergy $13.20
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.22
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+6% Synergy $0.35
Hashep Oasis Hashep Oasis
+6% Synergy $0.30
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $10.44
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
+5% Synergy $0.55
Hostile Desert Hostile Desert
+5% Synergy $0.26
Dunes of the Dead Dunes of the Dead
+5% Synergy $0.30
Desert Desert
+5% Synergy $1.15
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+5% Synergy $0.34
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+4% Synergy $15.79
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+4% Synergy $0.27
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.68
Havenwood Battleground Havenwood Battleground
+4% Synergy $0.45
High Market High Market
+4% Synergy $0.49
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.60
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.52
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+3% Synergy $2.36
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $14.66
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+2% Synergy $4.21
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+2% Synergy $3.37
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $40.18
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+2% Synergy $0.90
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+2% Synergy $0.27
Wasteland Wasteland
+2% Synergy $28.16
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.35
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.35
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+1% Synergy $5.36
Vesuva Vesuva
+1% Synergy $3.24
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $2.18
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $7.01
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $50.57
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.20
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-8% Synergy $50.53
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-13% Synergy $7.69

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+7% Synergy $4.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy $1.15

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+27% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+26% Synergy $0.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+25% Synergy $1.10
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+23% Synergy $0.26
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+21% Synergy $0.35
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+21% Synergy $0.75
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+20% Synergy $0.34
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+19% Synergy $1.59
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+17% Synergy $0.27
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+10% Synergy $0.37
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+9% Synergy $0.34
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+9% Synergy $0.32
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+8% Synergy $0.90
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+7% Synergy $7.02
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+6% Synergy $7.37
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.48
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.36
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.22
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+3% Synergy $0.63
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $37.94
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+3% Synergy $0.27
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $11.60
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $32.40
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+2% Synergy $34.08
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.09
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $17.40
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $36.58
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+1% Synergy $0.70

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