Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel
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Sandman's power and toughness are each equal to the number of lands you control.
Sandman can't be blocked by creatures with power 2 or less.
{3}{G}{G}: Return this card and target land card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped.
What it does
Tagged as Recursion — the jobs the deck report counts it toward.
Official rulings
- Sandman's second ability applies only at the time blockers are declared. For example, if Sandman is blocked by a creature with 4 power, and then an effect gives that creature -3/-0, it won't stop blocking Sandman. (2025-09-19)
- Sandman's first ability works in all zones, not only the battlefield. (2025-09-19)
Printings & prices
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