Surgespanner
Lorwyn 92 • rare
- Set
- Lorwyn
- Collector number
- 92
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Warren Mahy
- Market price
- $0.96
What it does
Whenever this creature becomes tapped, you may pay 1 generic mana blue mana. If you do, return target permanent to its owner's hand.
They ride on waves of Æther, washing out anything that might pollute the Merrow Lanes.
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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Where it came from
Surgespanner was released in 2007 as part of the Lorwyn expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set was designed to explore a world heavily inspired by Celtic mythology and folklore, shifting the game's aesthetic toward a brighter, more whimsical high-fantasy tone compared to its predecessors. As a creature type representing a Merrow—the game's interpretation of merfolk—it serves as a core functional piece within the set's unique 'clash' and tap-centric mechanics.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Christopher Moeller, who captured the Surgespanner’s ability to manipulate the battlefield through a dynamic, fluid visual style. Moeller aimed to convey the creature's command over water and tide, utilizing the set's distinct color palette to emphasize the Merrow's agility. Upon release, the card was noted by players for its utility in controlling board states, remaining a representative example of the tactical design philosophy that defined the Lorwyn era.
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