Merfolk Spy
M14Magic 2014/#62/2013CommonReprint
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.19
TCGplayer$0.31
ManaPool$0.15
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.31TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 3.3%30d▼ 3.1%90d▲ 29.2%
90d high
$0.33
90d low
$0.24
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.16
Magic 2011
- Down 3.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 6% below its 90 day high of $0.33.
- This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (2 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 26% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Merfolk Rogue
Islandwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player reveals a card at random from their hand.
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Keywords
LandwalkIslandwalk
Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings (4)
wotc15 Aug 2010
The second ability triggers just once each time Merfolk Spy deals combat damage to a player, regardless of how much damage it deals.
wotc15 Aug 2010
The next time Merfolk Spy deals combat damage to the same player, the card that’s revealed at random may be the same card or may be a different card.
wotc15 Aug 2010
After the second ability resolves, the revealed card stops being revealed in its owner’s hand.
wotc15 Aug 2010
Islandwalk cares about lands with the land type Island, not necessarily lands named Island.
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About this card
Merfolk Spy
Merfolk Spy is a Creature — Merfolk Rogue, with mana cost {U} (mana value 1). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.31 (down 3.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Merfolk Spy FAQ
How much is Merfolk Spy worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Merfolk Spy is $0.31. It is down 3.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.24 to $0.33.
What is the cheapest printing of Merfolk Spy?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Magic 2011 at $0.16 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Merfolk Spy?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Magic 2014 at $0.31 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Merfolk Spy are there?
Merfolk Spy has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Merfolk Spy first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from M11 #66, released 2010-07-16.
What is the newest printing of Merfolk Spy?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from M14 #62, released 2013-07-19.
Is there a foil version of Merfolk Spy?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.39 versus $0.31 for nonfoil, which is 26% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Merfolk Spy legal in Commander?
Yes, Merfolk Spy is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.