Magic: The Gathering

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: $1.01

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What it's worth

$1.01market price via TCGplayer · Aug 17, 2026$1.01 – $1.35 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare creature, this card occupies a distinct space in a collection, representing a specific artistic vision within its set. Its scarcity makes it a sought-after piece for those who appreciate the unique illustrations and thematic consistency found across this series.

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Card face

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.

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

Surgespanner was released in 2007 as part of the Lorwyn expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Set within the titular plane of Lorwyn, a realm defined by perpetual daylight and folklore-inspired aesthetics, the card reflects the set's focus on creature-type synergy and the introduction of the 'clash' mechanic. As a Merfolk creature, it was designed to integrate into the tribal strategies that dominated the set's competitive landscape.

The artwork was commissioned from Warren Mahy, an illustrator known for his contributions to the fantasy aesthetic of the era. Mahy utilized a vibrant color palette to capture the fluid, ethereal nature of the Merfolk within the shifting environment of Lorwyn. Upon release, the card was noted for its utility in controlling the battlefield by tapping and returning permanents, cementing its status as a distinct, albeit situational, rare in the context of the game's evolving mechanics.

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Other printings

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SurgespannerThe Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander · #174 · rare · 2023$0.26

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