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Desert is Card #72 from the 1993 Arabian Nights set, serving as a foundational Land in Magic: The Gathering that generates colorless mana.

Desert

1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Arabian Nights

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Product Overview

Description

Desert, designated as Card #72 in the 1993 Arabian Nights set, represents one of the earliest foundational pieces of Magic: The Gathering. As a Land with the Desert subtype, it functions primarily as a resource generator, allowing players to tap it to add one colorless mana to their pool. This basic utility makes it a staple in understanding the game's early resource management mechanics. Beyond its gameplay utility, Desert holds significant historical weight for collectors of Magic: The Gathering vintage cards. The card was illustrated by Jesper Myrfors, whose distinctive artistic style contributed to the set's enduring appeal among enthusiasts of the franchise. For collectors focusing on Magic: The Gathering trading card game history, owning an example of Desert offers a tangible connection to the game's formative years. Whether you are building a vintage collection or studying the evolution of TCG design, this card provides essential context for appreciating the genre's development. By focusing on the card's identity, set context, and historical significance, we provide accurate information for collectors seeking to understand the legacy of Arabian Nights. This approach ensures that every entry respects the artifact's place in gaming history without making assumptions about its current physical condition or market value.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

1993

Series

Arabian Nights

Card Number

#72

Featured Subject

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Featured

Desert

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Common

Artist

Jesper Myrfors

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Type

Land — Desert

Card Text

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{T}: Add {C}. {T}: This land deals 1 damage to target attacking creature. Activate only during the end of combat step.

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FAQ

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What is the Desert card in Magic: The Gathering?

Desert is a Land card from the 1993 Arabian Nights set, designated as Card #72. It allows players to tap it to add one colorless mana to their mana pool, serving as a basic resource generator in the game.

Who illustrated the Desert card from Arabian Nights?

The Desert card was illustrated by Jesper Myrfors, an artist known for his work on several early Magic: The Gathering sets. His style is closely associated with the distinctive look of the Arabian Nights expansion.

Why is Desert considered significant to collectors?

Desert is significant because it comes from Arabian Nights, one of the earliest and most historically important expansions of Magic: The Gathering. It represents the foundational design principles of the game's resource system.

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