Can you play Tokens made from Arise! to a battlefield you control?

Yes, you can play the Sand Soldier tokens created by Arise! to a battlefield you control.

According to standard rules for playing units, you are permitted to play units directly to any battlefield you already control. While tokens are not cards, Rule 182.1.a states that they are played following all applicable steps for playing a card. As confirmed by RiftJudge FAQ #7225, you are not restricted to playing units (or tokens) only at your base; you can play them directly to any location you control, including battlefields.

When Arise! resolves, it creates the Sand Soldier tokens. As the controller of the effect that created them, you then place them onto the board at valid locations you control, such as your base or a battlefield you control.

FAQ #10855June 5, 2026