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
- Finish
- Foil
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.
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 originally printed in the Seventh Edition of Magic: The Gathering, released in 2001 as the first core set of the modern era. The card served as a functional reprint of a concept dating back to the game's earliest years, designed to provide blue decks with low-cost information about an opponent's hidden resources. It fit into the set’s goal of offering a consolidated, accessible introduction to the game’s mechanics while updating the visual aesthetic for a new generation of players.
The artwork for this particular printing was illustrated by Greg Staples, whose atmospheric and detailed style was a hallmark of the era's design shift. By capturing the moment of mental intrusion, Staples aimed to emphasize the card's utility as a strategic tool for foresight. Upon its release, the card was received as a staple utility piece, appreciated by players for its ability to mitigate risk and inform decision-making in a competitive setting.
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