Quicksmith Spy
Quicksmith Spy Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Quicksmith Spy is $0.15 (AER #41, Foil), and the most expensive is $0.42 (PAER #41s, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.23, up 4.5% over 7 days, up 27.8% over 30 days, up 76.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.23 (2026).
Quicksmith Spy Printings & Prices
Quicksmith Spy has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Quicksmith Spy: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.09 cash for PAER #41s (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 87% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PAER #41s | Foil | $0.09 | $0.69 | 87% |
| Card Kingdom | AER #41 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | AER #41 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Quicksmith Spy Rules Text & Legality
When this creature enters, target artifact you control gains "{T}: Draw a card" for as long as you control this creature.
Quicksmith Spy is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Quicksmith Spy Rulings
- Feb 9, 2017 If Quicksmith Spy leaves the battlefield while its ability is on the stack, the artifact never gains the card-drawing ability.
- Feb 9, 2017 If Quicksmith Spy leaves the battlefield, you no longer control it.
- Feb 9, 2017 If Quicksmith Spy or the artifact leaves the battlefield while the card-drawing ability is on the stack, that ability resolves as normal.
- Feb 9, 2017 If another player gains control of Quicksmith Spy, the artifact will no longer have the card-drawing ability, even if you regain control of Quicksmith Spy.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Quicksmith Spy has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| AER #41 | 2017-01-20 | Rare | Standard |
| PAER #41s | 2017-01-20 | Rare | Prerelease |
| AER #41 | 2017-01-20 | Rare | Standard |
AER #41 
PAER #41s Quicksmith Spy in Commander
Quicksmith Spy is the #21,758 most-played card on EDHREC, down 255 places over the last 30 days.
Quicksmith Spy FAQ
How much is Quicksmith Spy worth?
Quicksmith Spy is worth about $0.23 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $0.23 to $0.42 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Quicksmith Spy legal in Commander?
Yes — Quicksmith Spy is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Quicksmith Spy been reprinted?
Yes — Quicksmith Spy has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Quicksmith Spy cheap?
Quicksmith Spy trades at about $0.23 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#21,758 on EDHREC).