The 2020 Amonkhet Remastered Sand Strangler, card number 173, a versatile uncommon Beast in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
Sand Strangler
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Amonkhet Remastered
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The Sand Strangler from the 2020 Amonkhet Remastered set offers collectors a distinct piece of Magic: The Gathering history. Identified as card number 173 in this release, this uncommon Beast creature captures the essence of the set's desert-themed mechanics without relying on complex keywords. For players and builders focusing on Desert synergies, this card provides a straightforward and reliable way to integrate that strategy into their decks. Created by artist Aaron Miller, the card features a mana cost of three generic mana and one red mana, resulting in a total mana value of four. As a red creature with three power and three toughness, it serves as a solid board presence. The card's primary appeal lies in its triggered ability: when Sand Strangler enters the battlefield, it allows you to deal three damage to a target creature, provided you control a Desert or have a Desert card in your graveyard. This interaction highlights the strategic depth found within the Amonkhet Remastered expansion. Collectors often seek out cards from Amonkhet Remastered to complete their sets or to build thematic collections centered around specific mechanics. The Sand Strangler stands out as a functional and visually striking addition for anyone interested in the red color identity. Whether you are looking to round out your collection of uncommon cards or explore the strategic possibilities of the Desert archetype, this Magic: The Gathering card remains a relevant and valuable part of the game's landscape.
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Sand Strangler
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Aaron Miller
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English
{3}{R}
Creature — Beast
3 / 3
R
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When this creature enters, if you control a Desert or there is a Desert card in your graveyard, you may have this creature deal 3 damage to target creature.











