Magic: The Gathering

Telepathic Spies

Seventh Edition 101 • common

Set: Seventh Edition
Collector number: 101
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Jim Nelson
Market price: $0.07

Add this to your collection →Add to wishlist Buy this card on eBay

$0.07est. via TCGplayer

0collectors have this

0copies owned

2other printings of this card

Market

What it's worth

$0.07market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.06 – $0.09 over the tracked period

Estimate for a typical copy of Telepathic Spies; condition, printing, and grading move the real number.

Lore

Why it matters

This creature card represents a standard but essential part of the seventh iteration of its set, serving as a foundational element for players building their decks. As a common entry, it provides accessible utility at the table, reflecting the signature visual style captured by the artist.

Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion

Card face

What it does

When this creature enters, look at target opponent's hand.

Most spies sneak into enemy camps. These spies sneak into enemy minds.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.

Buy

Where to find one

Search for Telepathic Spies on the marketplaces collectors use.

Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.

Provenance

Where it came from

Telepathic Spies was released in 2001 as part of the Seventh Edition core set for Magic: The Gathering. This set marked a significant milestone as the first core set to feature modern card frames and standardized aesthetic choices, designed to provide a foundational experience for players transitioning into the early 2000s. The card serves as a quintessential example of the blue mana color identity, focusing on hand disruption and information gathering, which were central themes of control-oriented gameplay during this era.

The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Jim Nelson, a prolific contributor to the game whose style is characterized by sharp detail and atmospheric lighting. Nelson was tasked with visually representing the act of mental intrusion, resulting in a composition that emphasizes the spectral and clandestine nature of the creatures. Upon release, the card was received as a functional utility piece for common-rarity drafts, noted by players for its ability to mitigate risk by revealing an opponent's hidden resources.

Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion

Other printings

Every version of this card

The same card, printed again — different sets, treatments, and prices.

Collectors

Who's collecting this

Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.

Nobody public has added this card yet — be the first.

About

About Telepathic Spies

Telepathic Spies is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Seventh Edition 101 • common. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.

How many collectors track Telepathic Spies on collecto.rs?

Telepathic Spies doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.

Can I track my own copy of Telepathic Spies?

Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.

Where does the Telepathic Spies catalog entry come from?

The catalog entry for Telepathic Spies is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.