The details of the Sand Golem card from the 1996 Mirage expansion, featuring unique graveyard interaction mechanics for Magic: The Gathering collectors.
Sand Golem
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Mirage
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The Sand Golem card, designated as number 318 in the 1996 Magic: The Gathering Mirage expansion, remains a notable entry for collectors of vintage trading card game artifacts. Designed by artist John Matson, this uncommon card introduces a distinct strategic element through its specific rules text. As an Artifact Creature with the Golem subtype, it carries a mana cost of five and possesses a power and toughness of 3/3, making it a substantial presence on the battlefield. The card’s ability triggers when an opponent forces you to discard it, allowing Sand Golem to return from the graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter. This interaction creates dynamic gameplay moments that appeal to enthusiasts of early Magic: The Gathering strategy. For those building a Mirage collection, this card represents a key component of the set's artifact-heavy theme. Whether you are completing a set or investing in vintage TCG history, the Sand Golem offers a tangible connection to the game's foundational years.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Sand Golem
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
John Matson
Card Stock
English
{5}
Artifact Creature — Golem
3 / 3
Card Text
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When a spell or ability an opponent controls causes you to discard this card, return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it at the beginning of the next end step.