Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel

Description

Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel (Card 266) is a Legendary Creature — Sand Elemental Villain from the 2025 Magic: The Gathering Marvel's Spider-Man set. Designed by Bartek Fedyczak, this rare foil card brings a distinct strategic element to the game through its mana cost of {1}{G}{G} and mana value of 3. The card's power and toughness are each equal to the number of lands you control, making it a scaling threat that rewards players for expanding their resource base. Additionally, Sandman cannot be blocked by creatures with power 2 or less, providing a reliable avenue for damage in aggressive or midrange strategies. The card's activated ability, costing {3}{G}{G}, allows you to return this card and a target land card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped. This recursion mechanic enables players to recover essential land resources while bringing Sandman back into play, creating a cycle of resilience and growth. As a key piece in the Marvel's Spider-Man expansion, Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel appeals to collectors and players alike who appreciate the intersection of iconic villains and innovative gameplay mechanics. The foil treatment adds a premium aesthetic to this card, enhancing its visual appeal for display or collection. Whether you are building a deck around land-centric strategies or simply collecting rare foil cards from the Marvel universe, Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel offers both strategic depth and collector value within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.