At the beginning of each upkeep, if no spells were cast last turn, transform Afflicted Deserter.
: Add to your mana pool.
: Desert deals 1 damage to target attacking creature. Activate this ability only during the end of combat step.
Flying
Desertwalk
Prevent all damage that would be dealt to Desert Nomads by Deserts.
Desert Sandstorm deals 1 damage to each creature.
Destroy target permanent.
, : Untap target land.
Counter target spell. If an artifact or creature spell is countered this way, put that card onto the battlefield under your control instead of into its owner's graveyard.