Covert Operative
Legions 33 • common
- Set
- Legions
- Collector number
- 33
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.24
What it does
This creature can't be blocked.
Some spies seek clarity. Others seek transparency.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Covert Operative was released in 2003 as part of the Legions expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set was designed to explore the mechanics of morph, which allowed players to cast creatures face-down as 2/2 mystery entities. The card reflects the set's broader themes of subterfuge and hidden information, fitting into the blue color identity which typically emphasizes manipulation and technical skill.
The card features artwork by Christopher Moeller, a prolific illustrator known for his distinct, painterly style that helped define the visual language of the game during the early 2000s. In designing this piece, Moeller focused on the secretive nature of the operative, utilizing lighting and posture to suggest an agent poised for tactical deployment. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional utility piece for limited formats, valued by players for its ability to provide board presence while maintaining the element of surprise central to the Legions mechanical philosophy.
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About Covert Operative
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