Sand Squid
~$0.55 low · ~$8.49 high
Blue. Creature — Squid Beast
Mercadian Masques #96 · Illustrated by Kev Walker
Mercadian Masques #96 · Illustrated by Kev WalkerWhat is Sand Squid worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Islandwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)
You may choose not to untap this creature during your untap step.
: Tap target creature. That creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step for as long as this creature remains tapped.
2/2
Format legality
The only printing of Sand Squid
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mercadian Masques mmq #96· 1999rare· Cardmarket €0.47 · €7.43 foil | rare | $0.55 | $8.49 | €0.47€7.43 foil |
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Where to buy Sand Squid
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Card details
- First printed
- 1999
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 4
- EDHREC rank
- #26,190 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Landwalk, Islandwalk
- Artist
- Kev Walker
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Mercadian Masques card (#96).
96
- 96Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
Cards from 1998 to mid-2014 print the collector number over the set's card count (like 90/383) next to the copyright line. They have no rarity letter, set code or language code: the set symbol and its colour show the set and rarity.
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
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