Spell
Crumbling Sands
- energy
- 1
- power
- 1
Reaction (Play any time, even before spells and abilities resolve.) Counter a spell if an opponent has played another spell this turn.
This printing
- Printing
- Standard art
- Set
- Vendetta · All its cards
- Number
- VEN-039/166
- Rarity
- Rare
- Artist
- Kudos Productions
Sources & text history
Rulings & interactions
Riot FAQ · 2026-08-14
If an opponent plays two spells in a row, can Crumbling Sands counter the first one?
Yes.
Explanation & source
Crumbling Sands uses the finalize meaning of play. Once an opponent has finalized another spell, even one that was later countered, it can counter a spell, including the first one.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications · Published 2026-08-14
Decks with this card
2 lists in the tournament archive
| Deck / player | Event | Result | Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akali, Rogue AssassinCollin Kaiser | Houston Showdown2026-09-19 · 1v1 Constructed | #6 | Sideboard 1 |
| Shen, Eye of TwilightQilby | Barcelona Regional Qualifier2026-08-22 · Standard Constructed | #513 | Sideboard 2 |
