Hostile Desert

Description

This Magic: The Gathering trading card is the Hostile Desert, identified as card number 178s in the Hour of Devastation Promos set released in 2017. Produced by Wizards of the Coast under the set code PHOU, this release features a foil finish that distinguishes it from the base checklist. The card is classified as a Rare rarity and serves as a Land — Desert type within the game's mechanics. It carries a mana value of zero, allowing it to enter the battlefield without requiring mana investment during the early turns of a match. The artwork for this card was created by Josh Hass, contributing to the visual identity of the Hour of Devastation block. Players can utilize the card's primary ability by tapping it to add one colorless mana to their mana pool. Additionally, the card offers a secondary effect that allows a player to exile a land card from their graveyard to transform it into a 3/4 Elemental creature until the end of the turn. While it remains a land, it retains its land characteristics even in its transformed state. This dual functionality makes the Hostile Desert a versatile addition for collectors who appreciate the strategic depth of Magic: The Gathering. The Hostile Desert foil promo stands as a notable example of the creative designs found in this 2017 release. The card can tap to add one colorless mana or exile a land from your graveyard to become a 3/4 Elemental creature until end of turn.