What does the Cycling mechanic do on Lonely Sandbar?

Cycling allows a player to discard this card from their hand to pay its cycling cost, which is one blue mana, and then draw a card. This provides an alternative way to use the card if it is not needed for mana.

Is Lonely Sandbar a foil or non-foil card?

Lonely Sandbar is printed as a common card in the Duel Decks: Izzet vs Golgari set. Collectors may find both foil and non-foil versions, depending on the specific distribution and printing processes used for this expansion.

What color identity does Lonely Sandbar have?

Lonely Sandbar has a color identity of Blue, as indicated by its ability to produce blue mana. This makes it suitable for decks that primarily or secondarily include blue spells.

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Lonely Sandbar is a common land card from the 2012 Duel Decks: Izzet vs Golgari set, featuring Cycling mechanics for flexible resource management in Magic: The Gathering.

Lonely Sandbar

2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari

2012 Magic: The Gathering Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari

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Condition	Value	Source	Trend	Price Details
	$0.27Sep 17, 2026	Guide Estimate	-10%
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $0.27, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Sep 17, 2026Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.27 to $0.30 across 3 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 17, 2026: -10%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

$0.27Sep 17, 2026
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Guide Estimate
Trend
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Price Details
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)
Estimate: $0.27, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Sep 17, 2026Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.27 to $0.30 across 3 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 17, 2026: -10%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

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TCGplayer Market (reference) · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Sep 17, 2026

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Lonely Sandbar is a fundamental land card from the 2012 Duel Decks: Izzet vs Golgari set, serving as card number 35 in the collection. Designed by Heather Hudson, this common land card provides essential blue mana production for players building their decks within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. As a dual-purpose card, it allows players to add one blue mana to their mana pool when tapped, supporting strategies that rely on blue spells. The card also features the Cycling mechanic, enabling players to discard it for a cost of one blue mana to draw a new card, offering strategic flexibility in hand management. Collectors and players appreciate the card for its utility and its place in the DDJ set code, representing a specific era of Magic: The Gathering product releases. The combination of mana generation and card advantage makes Lonely Sandbar a versatile choice for various deck archetypes. For those interested in completing their collection of Duel Decks cards, this piece offers a tangible connection to the competitive and casual gameplay experiences of the time. Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the game, understanding the role of lands like Lonely Sandbar is key to mastering the mechanics of Magic: The Gathering.

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