Viashino Sandstalker, card #8 from the 1996 Magic: The Gathering Multiverse Gift Box. This rare Red Lizard Warrior features the Haste ability and is a key piece for collectors of early MTG sets.
Viashino Sandstalker
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Multiverse Gift Box
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Viashino Sandstalker is card number 8 in the iconic 1996 Multiverse Gift Box set for Magic: The Gathering. Designed by Andrew Robinson, this rare card depicts a formidable Red Lizard Warrior with the ability to attack immediately upon entering play. The card's unique end-step mechanic returns it to its owner's hand, creating a dynamic gameplay loop that defines its strategic value. Collectors often seek this card for its significance in the early history of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. As part of the Multiverse Gift Box, it represents a foundational era for the hobby, appealing to both veteran players and new enthusiasts interested in the game's origins. The Haste ability makes Viashino Sandstalker a memorable and versatile creature in casual play, while its rarity adds to its collectible status. Whether you are building a complete set of the Multiverse Gift Box or adding a classic creature to your collection, Viashino Sandstalker offers a tangible connection to the roots of competitive trading card games. Its enduring design and gameplay mechanics continue to resonate with fans of the Magic: The Gathering universe.
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Viashino Sandstalker
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Andrew Robinson
Card Stock
English
{1}{R}{R}
Creature — Lizard Warrior
4 / 2
R
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Haste (This creature can attack and {T} as soon as it comes under your control.) At the beginning of the end step, return this creature to its owner's hand. (Return it only if it's on the battlefield.)
"Some believe sandstalkers to be illusions; those with scars know better." —*Zhalfirin Guide to the Desert*