The Viashino Sandstalker foil star from Magic: The Gathering's 2005 Ninth Edition is an uncommon Red creature card featuring unique gameplay mechanics and artist Andrew Robinson's design.
Viashino Sandstalker
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ninth Edition
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The Viashino Sandstalker stands as a distinct entry in Magic: The Gathering's Ninth Edition, released in 2005. This uncommon Red creature card, designated as card number 225★, features a foil star treatment that distinguishes it within the set's broader collection. Designed by Andrew Robinson, the card depicts a Lizard Warrior with a mana cost of three, offering a balanced power and toughness of 4/2. The card's rules text provides a strategic twist: it possesses Haste, allowing it to attack or use abilities immediately upon entering the battlefield, yet it returns to its owner's hand at the end of the turn. This mechanic creates a dynamic presence on the battlefield, ideal for collectors who appreciate unique gameplay interactions alongside visual appeal. As a staple from one of Magic: The Gathering's most iconic core sets, this card holds significant value for enthusiasts of the format. The Ninth Edition remains a cornerstone for many players and collectors, representing a specific era of the game's history. Adding the Viashino Sandstalker foil star to your collection offers a tangible connection to this legendary release, blending nostalgic design with functional gameplay elements that continue to resonate in the TCG community today.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Viashino Sandstalker
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Andrew Robinson
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{R}{R}
Creature — Lizard Warrior
4 / 2
R
Card Text
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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*
