Magic: The Gathering

Spitting Image

Eventide 162 • rare

Set: Eventide
Collector number: 162
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 4 generic mana green mana or blue mana green mana or blue mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Green · Blue
Artist: Jim Nelson
Market price: $0.34

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What it's worth

$0.34market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.34 – $0.60 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare sorcery from the Eventide set is a notable inclusion for collectors who value unique spellcraft and distinct artistic expression. Its classification as a rare card suggests it represents a specialized tactical option, making it a sought-after piece for those looking to round out their collection with high-impact gameplay elements.

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Card face

What it does

Create a token that's a copy of target creature.

Retrace (You may cast this card from your graveyard by discarding a land card in addition to paying its other costs.)

Spitting is the customary greeting between a creature and its magical impostor.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Spitting Image was released in 2008 as part of the Eventide set, the second expansion in the Shadowmoor block for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed during a period when the game's mechanics were experimenting heavily with hybrid mana costs, which allowed players to cast spells using either of two colors of mana. This particular design focuses on the green and blue color identity, emphasizing the concept of replication and creature-based growth that defines these colors in the game's ecosystem.

The artwork was provided by Jim Nelson, a long-time illustrator for the franchise known for his distinctively textured and atmospheric style. Nelson sought to capture the visceral and slightly unsettling nature of a doppelgänger effect, portraying the duplication process as a transformative, fluid event. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its flexible utility, particularly in the Commander format, where the ability to repeatedly create copies of powerful creatures remains a highly valued strategic asset.

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About

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