Oracle text
T: Add C.
T: This land deals 1 damage to target attacking creature. Activate only during the end of combat step.
Mox strategy
Desert is a versatile land that provides colorless mana and has a minor removal effect by dealing 1 damage to an attacking creature during the end of combat step. Its strength lies in its utility as a blocker enhancer or creature control in decks that need incremental damage or cheap interaction without spending mana. It synergizes well with decks featuring multiple Deserts or cards that benefit from dealing damage or desert-related tribal strategies. It supports controlling combat phases and can chip away at creatures while accelerating mana. Ideal for control or midrange decks using colorless mana and incremental board control.
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Format legality
- standard—
- pioneer—
- modernLegal
- legacyLegal
- vintageLegal
- commanderLegal
- pauperLegal
- brawlLegal
- historicLegal
- alchemy—
- oathbreakerLegal