Catalog details for the 2005 Magic: The Gathering Ravnica: City of Guilds Sandsower foil card (RAV #28). This Uncommon Spirit creature is a key part of the set's white mana identity.
Sandsower
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ravnica: City of Guilds
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Description
The Magic: The Gathering trading card game card known as Sandsower is a notable entry from the 2005 Ravnica: City of Guilds set. Identified by card number 28 in the RAV subset, this foil Uncommon creature belongs to the white mana color identity. Designed by artist Kev Walker, the card features a Spirit subtype and carries a mana cost of three generic mana and one white mana, resulting in a mana value of four. With power and toughness of 1/3, it serves as a resilient presence on the battlefield for players building white-based strategies. The card’s ability allows the controller to tap three untapped creatures they control to tap a target creature. This mechanic emphasizes resource management and board control, rewarding players who have established a wide array of units. Such effects are particularly valuable in formats where board presence dictates the flow of the game, making Sandsower a functional tool for disruption and protection. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out cards from the Ravnica block due to its intricate world-building and distinct aesthetic. The foil finish adds visual appeal, distinguishing it from nonfoil versions while maintaining the same rules text and gameplay function. Whether for completing a set collection, building a specific deck, or simply appreciating the design of the era, this card represents a solid piece of TCG history. It remains a recognizable part of the Ravnica: City of Guilds expansion for fans of the franchise and the trading card game community.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Sandsower
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Kev Walker
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{W}
Creature — Spirit
1 / 3
W
Card Text
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Tap three untapped creatures you control: Tap target creature.
It drifts through the streets as a breeze of collective sighs, wilting the bustle with dreams and heavy eyelids.









