Thieving Sprite
Lorwyn 143 • common
- Set
- Lorwyn
- Collector number
- 143
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Dan Murayama Scott
- Market price
- $0.26
What it does
Flying
When this creature enters, target player reveals X cards from their hand, where X is the number of Faeries you control. You choose one of those cards. That player discards that card.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Thieving Sprite was released in 2007 as part of the Lorwyn set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed during a period where Wizards of the Coast shifted toward high-fantasy tribal themes, this card was designed to support the Faerie creature type, which became a dominant force in the game's competitive landscape during the Lorwyn-Shadowmoor block. Its mechanics, specifically the ability to provide card advantage through a 'peek' effect, reflect the disruptive, tempo-oriented nature of blue Faerie decks of that era.
The card's illustration was crafted by artist Warren Mahy, who contributed extensively to the visual identity of the Lorwyn plane. Mahy captured the mischievous and ethereal essence of the creature, utilizing a color palette and stylistic approach that emphasized the whimsical yet predatory nature of the setting. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency in Limited formats and its utility as a reliable, low-cost utility creature within tribal strategies.
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