Magic: The Gathering

Thopter Spy Network

Magic Origins 79 • rare

Set: Magic Origins
Collector number: 79
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Blue
Artist: Jung Park
Market price: $0.51

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What it's worth

$0.51market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.46 – $0.57 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare enchantment serves as a tactical engine, allowing players to generate a steady stream of flying tokens while simultaneously drawing cards whenever those units strike an opponent. Because it rewards aggressive board presence with consistent resource replenishment, it is highly valued by collectors who appreciate strategic utility and complex card interactions.

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Card face

What it does

At the beginning of your upkeep, if you control an artifact, create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying.

Whenever one or more artifact creatures you control deal combat damage to a player, draw a card.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Thopter Spy Network was released in the 2015 Magic: The Gathering set Magic Origins. Designed as a rare blue enchantment, it was created to capture the mechanical theme of the Kaladesh plane, which focuses on artifice, machinery, and the synergy between artifacts. The card provides a recurring source of flying creature tokens and card advantage, serving as a pillar for artifact-heavy decks in the Standard format of its time.

The card’s aesthetic was brought to life by artist Jung Park, who has contributed extensively to the visual identity of the game. Park aimed to depict the intricate, clockwork nature of the invention-based society on Kaladesh, emphasizing the delicate, aerial surveillance aspect of the 'Thopters.' Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency in providing both board presence and utility in the mid-to-late game stages.

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