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Merfolk Spy
CREATURE — MERFOLK ROGUE Common
Magic 2011 EDHREC #18,931
$0.18
+0.0%
7 days
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Merfolk Spy Price Summary
Merfolk Spy's current headline price is $0.18.
Merfolk Spy Printings & Prices
2 printings
Merfolk Spy has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Merfolk Spy: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M11 #66 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M14 #62 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M14 #62 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M11 #66 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M14 #62 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M11 #66 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Merfolk Spy Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
Merfolk Spy is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Merfolk Spy Rulings
4 most recent
- Aug 15, 2010 After the second ability resolves, the revealed card stops being revealed in its owner’s hand.
- Aug 15, 2010 Islandwalk cares about lands with the land type Island, not necessarily lands named Island.
- Aug 15, 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.
- Aug 15, 2010 The second ability triggers just once each time Merfolk Spy deals combat damage to a player, regardless of how much damage it deals.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Merfolk Spy has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| M14 #62 | 2013-07-19 | Common | Standard |
| M14 #62 | 2013-07-19 | Common | Standard |
| M11 #66 | 2010-07-16 | Common | Standard |
| M11 #66 | 2010-07-16 | Common | Standard |
M14 #62 Merfolk Spy in Commander
Merfolk Spy is the #18,931 most-played card on EDHREC, down 459 places over the last 30 days.
Merfolk Spy FAQ
How much is Merfolk Spy worth?
Merfolk Spy is worth about $0.18 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Merfolk Spy legal in Commander?
Yes — Merfolk Spy is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Merfolk Spy been reprinted?
Yes — Merfolk Spy has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Merfolk Spy cheap?
Merfolk Spy trades at about $0.18 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#18,931 on EDHREC).