Quick Answer

Spy Network is a common Instant from ONS (ONS) costing {U}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Commander.

Spy Network MTG card

Spy Network

Instant

Card Text

Look at target player's hand, the top card of that player's library, and any face-down creatures they control. Look at the top four cards of your library, then put them back in any order.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 ONS ONS 🎨 Ron Spears

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.20
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$4.79
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$4.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.14
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€1.85
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spy Network? Basics

Spy Network is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Look at target player's hand, the top card of that player's library, and any face-down creatures they control. Look at the top four cards of your library, then put them back in any order."

How much mana does Spy Network cost to cast? Basics

Spy Network has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 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.

Spy Network's mana cost of {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.

Spy Network has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Spy Network's current oracle text is: "Look at target player's hand, the top card of that player's library, and any face-down creatures they control. Look at the top four cards of your library, then put them back in any order."

What is the current price of Spy Network? Pricing

The current market price for Spy Network is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.79 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Spy Network? Pricing

You can purchase Spy Network 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.

Spy Network normal: $0.2 | foil: $4.79

Is Spy Network legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Spy Network in Standard is not available.

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

Is Spy Network legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Spy Network in Modern is not available.

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

Is Spy Network legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Spy Network 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 Spy Network legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Spy Network in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Spy Network legal in Legacy? Legality

Spy Network is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Spy Network legal in Vintage? Legality

Spy Network 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 Spy Network legal in Pauper? Legality

Spy Network 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 Spy Network from? Details

This printing of Spy Network is from ONS (ONS), with collector number 115.

Spy Network may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Spy Network's rarity? Details

Spy Network is a common card in ONS.

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

Who illustrated Spy Network? Details

Spy Network was illustrated by Ron Spears.

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

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