Blossoming Sands vs Shadowy Backstreet — MTG Card Comparison
Blossoming Sands has the edge overall — it is legal in more formats (7 vs 6).
Blossoming Sands
This land enters tapped.
When this land enters, you gain 1 life.
{T}: Add {G} or {W}.
*"It's rare to see Temur so far from their own lands. I see no reason to interfere, but keep an eye on them nonetheless."
—Hamza of House Fenzala*
Shadowy Backstreet
({T}: Add {W} or {B}.)
This land enters tapped.
When this land enters, surveil 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put it into your graveyard.)
| Stat | Blossoming Sands | Shadowy Backstreet |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | — | — |
| CMC | 0 | 0 |
| Type | Land | Land — Plains Swamp |
| Rarity | Common | Rare |
| Set | Tarkir: Dragonstorm | Murders at Karlov Manor |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✓ | ✓ |
| Modern | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pioneer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Legacy | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vintage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commander | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pauper | ✓ | ✗ |
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