Tal Shiar Operative
TRKStar Trek/#131/2026Common
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.22
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.01 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.22TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-09
7d▼ 18.5%30d▼ 18.5%90d▼ 18.5%
90d high
$0.27
90d low
$0.22
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.22
Star Trek
- Down 18.5% over the last 5 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 19% below its 90 day high of $0.27.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 14% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Romulan Officer Spy
Whenever this creature attacks, choose one —
• Target creature you control gains deathtouch until end of turn.
• Surveil 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put it into your graveyard.)
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Keywords
Surveil
Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Tal Shiar Operative
Tal Shiar Operative is a Creature — Romulan Officer Spy, with mana cost {1}{B} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.22 (down 18.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Tal Shiar Operative FAQ
How much is Tal Shiar Operative worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Tal Shiar Operative is $0.22. It is down 18.5% over the last 5 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.22 to $0.27.
What is the cheapest printing of Tal Shiar Operative?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Star Trek at $0.22 on TCGplayer.
What set was Tal Shiar Operative first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TRK #131, released 2026-11-13.
Is there a foil version of Tal Shiar Operative?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.25 versus $0.22 for nonfoil, which is 14% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Tal Shiar Operative legal in Commander?
Yes, Tal Shiar Operative is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Tal Shiar Operative legal in Modern?
Yes, Tal Shiar Operative is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Tal Shiar Operative legal in Standard?
Yes, Tal Shiar Operative is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Tal Shiar Operative do?
Tal Shiar Operative is a Creature — Romulan Officer Spy with mana cost {1}{B}. Its Oracle text reads: "Whenever this creature attacks, choose one — • Target creature you control gains deathtouch until end of turn. • Surveil 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put it into your graveyard.)".