The Sand Silos card from Magic: The Gathering's landmark 1997 Fifth Edition. This rare land card provides a unique mana generation mechanic for TCG collectors.
Sand Silos
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Fifth Edition
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| Condition | Value | Comps | Source | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $1.40 | Unknown | Guide Estimate Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) | Source Observation Date Unavailable |
Price HistoryOver the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $1.40 to $1.46 across 3 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 16, 2026: -4.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts. | ||||
Raw / Ungraded
$1.40- Comps
- Unknown
- Source
Guide Estimate
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)- Price Date
- Source Observation Date Unavailable
Price HistoryOver the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $1.40 to $1.46 across 3 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 16, 2026: -4.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
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Description
The Sand Silos card, numbered 423 in the 1997 Fifth Edition set of Magic: The Gathering, represents a distinct mechanical approach to mana production within the trading card game. Designed by David Seeley, this rare land card introduces a storage counter system that allows players to accumulate blue mana over multiple turns rather than generating it immediately upon play. This delayed payoff mechanic adds a layer of strategic depth, rewarding players who can protect and maintain the card throughout the early and mid-game phases. As a core component of the Fifth Edition release, Sand Silos is part of one of the most recognizable sets in the game's history. The card’s rules text emphasizes patience and resource management, requiring the land to enter the battlefield tapped and allowing the controller to choose whether it untaps during their next turn. Once activated, the card’s ability to add one blue mana for each storage counter removed creates a scalable advantage that can grow significantly if left untouched. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering appreciate Sand Silos for its innovative design and its role in shaping gameplay dynamics during the late 1990s. The card’s unique interaction with storage counters makes it a favorite among players who enjoy complex resource strategies. For those building a comprehensive collection of Fifth Edition cards, Sand Silos offers a compelling addition that highlights the creative design philosophy of the era. Whether you are a seasoned player or a new collector, this card provides a fascinating glimpse into the evolving mechanics of the Magic: The Gathering universe.
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Sand Silos
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
David Seeley
Card Stock
English
Land
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This land enters tapped. You may choose not to untap this land during your untap step. At the beginning of your upkeep, if this land is tapped, put a storage counter on it. {T}, Remove any number of storage counters from this land: Add {U} for each storage counter removed this way.
