Orcish Spy
Eighth Edition 208 • common
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 208
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- R
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Greg Staples
- Market price
- $0.12
What it's worth
Estimate for a typical copy of Orcish Spy; condition, printing, and grading move the real number.
Why it matters
Orcish Spy is a classic example of early Magic: The Gathering card design, featuring a utility-based ability that allows players to peek at their opponent's library. While common in rarity, the Eighth Edition printing is notable for showcasing the evocative, gritty style of artist Greg Staples, whose work became a cornerstone of the game's modern visual identity.
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What it does
T: Look at the top three cards of target player's library.
"You idiot! Never let the spies mingle with the orcish regulars after completing a mission. Now we'll never get them to fight!"— General Khurzog
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