The 2016 Magic: The Gathering Commander Edition Spitting Image card (C16) is a rare sorcery featuring a unique retrace mechanic. A key inclusion for TCG enthusiasts and set completists.
Spitting Image
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander
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Released in 2016 as part of the Commander series, the Spitting Image card (C16) is a distinct sorcery that appeals to Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts for its strategic utility and thematic design. As a rare card from this release, it offers collectors a tangible piece of the game's evolving history. The card features a mana cost of {4}{G/U}{G/U} and a mana value of 6, requiring both green and blue resources to cast. Its primary effect allows players to create a token copy of a target creature, providing significant board presence in multiplayer formats. Uniquely, Spitting Image includes the retrace ability, enabling casters to retrieve the card from their graveyard by discarding a land card. This mechanic adds a layer of depth, rewarding players who manage their resources effectively. For collectors, this product represents a valuable addition to any Magic: The Gathering trading card game collection. Whether you are building a Commander deck or expanding your archive, this card offers both gameplay versatility and collectible appeal. Its unique interaction between graveyard management and creature duplication makes it a memorable entry in the Commander lineup.
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Featured
Spitting Image
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Jim Nelson
Card Stock
English
{4}{G/U}{G/U}
Sorcery
G, U
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Create a token that's a copy of target creature. Retrace (You may cast this card from your graveyard by discarding a land card in addition to paying its other costs.)
Spitting is the customary greeting between a creature and its magical impostor.