Spire Serpent
MBSMirrodin Besieged/#32/2011Common
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.07
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.11
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.05 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.11TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 8.3%90d▲ 10.0%
90d high
$0.12
90d low
$0.10
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.11
Mirrodin Besieged
- Down 8.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 8% below its 90 day high of $0.12.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 109% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Serpent
Defender
Metalcraft — As long as you control three or more artifacts, this creature gets +2/+2 and can attack as though it didn't have defender.
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Keywords
MetalcraftDefender
Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (2)
wotc1 Jun 2011
If Spire Serpent has been declared as an attacker, and you stop controlling three or more artifacts later in combat, Spire Serpent continues being an attacking creature until combat ends.
wotc1 Jun 2011
Spire Serpent still has defender if you control three or more artifacts, although it will be able to attack.
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About this card
Spire Serpent
Spire Serpent is a Creature — Serpent, with mana cost {4}{U} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.11 (down 8.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Spire Serpent FAQ
How much is Spire Serpent worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Spire Serpent is $0.11. It is down 8.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.10 to $0.12.
What is the cheapest printing of Spire Serpent?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Mirrodin Besieged at $0.11 on TCGplayer.
What set was Spire Serpent first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MBS #32, released 2011-02-04.
Is there a foil version of Spire Serpent?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.23 versus $0.11 for nonfoil, which is 109% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Spire Serpent legal in Commander?
Yes, Spire Serpent is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Spire Serpent legal in Modern?
Yes, Spire Serpent is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Spire Serpent legal in Standard?
Spire Serpent is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Spire Serpent do?
Spire Serpent is a Creature — Serpent with mana cost {4}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Defender Metalcraft — As long as you control three or more artifacts, this creature gets +2/+2 and can attack as though it didn't have defender.".