Sly Spy
Unstable 67e • uncommon
- Set
- Unstable
- Collector number
- 67e
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Michael Phillippi
- Market price
- $0.35
What it does
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player reveals the top card of their library. Put that card into your hand and you lose life equal to its mana value.
The Agents of S.N.E.A.K.—Spies Nimbly Eluding Adversaries' Knives.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
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Where it came from
Sly Spy is part of the Unstable set, the third silver-bordered expansion released by Wizards of the Coast in December 2017. Designed as an experimental, humor-focused set, Unstable was led by head designer Mark Rosewater, who intended to push the boundaries of traditional Magic: The Gathering rules to create a unique, chaotic play experience. The set is notable for its intricate mechanical designs that explore 'un-cards' that could not function within the standard rules of the game.
The card features artwork by illustrator Zoltan Boros, who captured the whimsical, trope-heavy aesthetic of a secret agent. Sly Spy specifically leans into the 'spy' archetype, utilizing a mechanic that allows players to look at cards in various zones, fitting the set’s theme of information gathering and deception. Upon its release, the card was well-received by fans of casual and draft play for its clever integration of flavor and utility, standing out as a memorable piece within the Unstable collection.
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