Quick Answer

Metropolis Sprite is a common Creature — Faerie Rogue from GTC (GTC) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Metropolis Sprite MTG card

Metropolis Sprite

Creature — Faerie Rogue

Card Text

Flying {U}: This creature gets +1/-1 until end of turn.

"Well, if that goblin didn't want his tongue pierced, he shouldn't have stuck it out at me."

Card Stats

1/2 common CMC: 2.0 GTC GTC 🎨 Scott Chou
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.03
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.22
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.06
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.21
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Metropolis Sprite? Basics

Metropolis Sprite is a Creature — Faerie Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying {U}: This creature gets +1/-1 until end of turn."

How much mana does Metropolis Sprite cost to cast? Basics

Metropolis Sprite has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Metropolis Sprite's mana cost of {1}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Metropolis Sprite has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Metropolis Sprite's current oracle text is: "Flying {U}: This creature gets +1/-1 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Metropolis Sprite? Pricing

The current market price for Metropolis Sprite is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.22 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Metropolis Sprite? Pricing

You can purchase Metropolis Sprite from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Metropolis Sprite normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.22

Is Metropolis Sprite legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Metropolis Sprite in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Metropolis Sprite legal in Modern? Legality

Metropolis Sprite is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Metropolis Sprite legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Metropolis Sprite is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Metropolis Sprite legal in Pioneer? Legality

Metropolis Sprite is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Metropolis Sprite legal in Legacy? Legality

Metropolis Sprite is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Metropolis Sprite legal in Vintage? Legality

Metropolis Sprite is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Metropolis Sprite legal in Pauper? Legality

Metropolis Sprite is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Metropolis Sprite from? Details

This printing of Metropolis Sprite is from GTC (GTC), with collector number 42.

Metropolis Sprite may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Metropolis Sprite's rarity? Details

Metropolis Sprite is a common card in GTC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Metropolis Sprite? Details

Metropolis Sprite was illustrated by Scott Chou.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Metropolis Sprite's power and toughness? Details

Metropolis Sprite is a 1/2 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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