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Quicksand

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{T}: Add {C}. {T}, Sacrifice this land: Target attacking creature without flying gets -1/-2 until end of turn.

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IN COMMANDER

Quicksand at a glance

Commander
Legal
Colour identity
Colourless (fits any Commander deck)
What it does
Mana ramp
Popularity
#16,052 on EDHREC
Rarity
Uncommon
First printed
1997 · 9 printings
Artist
Roger Raupp

Popularity rank from EDHREC, card data from Scryfall.

CARD OVERVIEW

Quicksand

{T}: Add {C}. {T}, Sacrifice this land: Target attacking creature without flying gets -1/-2 until end of turn.

TYPELand
MANA
COLOR IDENTITY
PRINTINGVIS · #166
QuicksandX-RAY TARGET
RELATED CARDS
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DECK POSSIBILITY

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COMMANDERS

Commanders that make the most of Quicksand

Legal commanders for its colour identity whose own abilities care about what this card does.

Lotho, Corrupt ShirriffLotho, Corrupt ShirriffLegendary Creature — Halfling RogueBirgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of BountyBirgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of BountyLegendary Creature — God // Legendary ArtifactUrza, Lord High ArtificerUrza, Lord High ArtificerLegendary Creature — Human ArtificerKodama of the West TreeKodama of the West TreeLegendary Creature — SpiritRishkar, Peema RenegadeRishkar, Peema RenegadeLegendary Creature — Elf DruidOjer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of CivilizationOjer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of CivilizationLegendary Creature — God // Land

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FAQ

Questions about Quicksand

What does Quicksand do?

{T}: Add {C}. {T}, Sacrifice this land: Target attacking creature without flying gets -1/-2 until end of turn.

Is Quicksand legal in Commander?

Yes, Quicksand is legal in Commander.

What colour identity is Quicksand?

Colourless (fits any Commander deck). A Commander deck can only include it if the commander's colour identity contains these colours.

Which commanders work with Quicksand?

Commanders whose abilities use what it does include Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff, Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty, Urza, Lord High Artificer and Kodama of the West Tree.

What cards are similar to Quicksand?

Cards that do a similar job include Command Tower, Exotic Orchard, Reliquary Tower and Path of Ancestry.

Can I see what I can build with Quicksand?

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