Undercity Informer

Undercity Informer was released in 2013 as part of the Gatecrash expansion for Magic: The Gathering, set in the sprawling, subterranean cityscape of Ravnica. Designed by the Wizards of the Coast development team, the card was crafted to represent the Dimir guild, a shadowy organization of information brokers and assassins who operate from the city's underbelly. Mechanically, it was intended to facilitate 'self-mill' strategies, allowing players to sacrifice creatures to dig through their library, reflecting the lore of a spy gathering intelligence by discarding unnecessary secrets.

The artwork was illustrated by Dave Kendall, known for his atmospheric and often macabre style that fits the gothic-industrial aesthetic of the Ravnica plane. Kendall’s depiction of the Informer emphasizes the eerie, masked nature of the Dimir, utilizing deep shadows and cold, muted colors to evoke a sense of secrecy and urban decay. Upon release, the card was received as a functional, niche utility piece that saw play primarily in graveyard-themed decks and Limited formats, becoming a recognizable example of the Dimir’s distinct mechanical identity.