Magic: The Gathering

Spike, Tournament Grinder

Unstable 69 • rare

Set: Unstable
Collector number: 69
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana B/P symbol B/P symbol
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Zoltan Boros
Market price: $0.32

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Market

What it's worth

$0.32market price via TCGplayer · Aug 18, 2026$0.29 – $0.32 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare creature card, this piece represents a distinct tier of collectibility within its series. Its classification as a rare suggests a level of scarcity that makes it a noteworthy addition for those focused on completing their set.

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Card face

What it does

(B/P symbol can be paid with either black mana or 2 life.)

B/P symbol B/P symbol B/P symbol B/P symbol: Reveal a card you own from outside the game that has been banned or restricted in a Constructed format and put it into your hand.

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Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Spike, Tournament Grinder was released in 2017 as part of the Unstable expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a silver-bordered card, it was designed specifically for non-sanctioned, casual play, intentionally subverting the standard mechanics of the game. The card represents the Spike player archetype—a competitive player who values winning and efficiency above all else—and allows users to pull cards from throughout Magic's history into their current game, serving as an interactive homage to the game's expansive legacy.

The card was illustrated by Zoltan Boros, whose dynamic style captures the intense, focused persona of the archetype. During the design process, the development team sought to create a meta-narrative experience that rewarded long-time players with deep knowledge of the game's archives. The card was well-received by the community for its creative humor and its ability to act as a bridge between the game's past and present in a lighthearted, tournament-themed format.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

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Spike, Tournament GrinderThe List (Unfinity Foil Edition) · #24 · rare · 2022$0.31

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About

About Spike, Tournament Grinder

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