Choking Sands, card number 109 from the 2014 Vintage Masters release of Magic: The Gathering. This common sorcery offers potent land removal for collectors and players.
Choking Sands
2014 • Magic: The Gathering • Vintage Masters
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Choking Sands is a sorcery card identified as number 109 in the Vintage Masters set, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2014. As a common card within this Magic: The Gathering release, it serves as a foundational piece for those building decks focused on resource denial. The card requires three mana to cast and allows the player to destroy a target non-Swamp land. If the targeted land is nonbasic, the effect deals two damage to its controller, making it a versatile tool for disrupting opponent strategies. Collectors value this card not only for its gameplay utility but also for its place in the Vintage Masters product line, which focuses on reprints of powerful cards from older formats. The 2014 release offers a distinct aesthetic and design language that appeals to enthusiasts of the game's history. For those interested in expanding their Magic: The Gathering collection, this card represents a tangible link to the game's rich strategic depth. It is a staple for players seeking reliable land destruction options and for collectors who appreciate the comprehensive nature of the Vintage Masters set.
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Choking Sands
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Roger Raupp
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}{B}
Sorcery
B
Card Text
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Destroy target non-Swamp land. If that land was nonbasic, Choking Sands deals 2 damage to the land's controller.
"The people wiped the sand from their eyes and cursed—and left the barren land to the hyenas and vipers." —Afari, *Tales*
