Telepathic Spies
Urza's Destiny 47 • common
- Set
- Urza's Destiny
- Collector number
- 47
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Thomas M. Baxa
- Market price
- $0.05
What it does
When this creature enters, look at target opponent's hand.
"Do try to keep an open mind, would you?"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Telepathic Spies was released in 1999 as part of the Urza's Destiny expansion, the final set in the Urza block for Magic: The Gathering. This set was designed to round out the mechanical themes of the block, which focused heavily on artifacts, complex card interactions, and the overarching narrative of the artificer Urza. The card was intended to provide utility in blue decks by allowing players to peek at an opponent’s hand, a common mechanic used to gather information in competitive play.
The artwork for this card was created by artist Greg Staples, who utilized a moody, atmospheric style characteristic of the late-90s Magic aesthetic. Staples focused on the visual interpretation of espionage, depicting a robed figure capturing thoughts or secrets. Upon release, the card was received as a functional, low-cost tool for players focused on hand disruption and strategic advantage, though it remained a niche inclusion compared to more powerful options available in the same color.
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