The Swirling Spriggan, a 2008 Magic: The Gathering card from the Eventide set. This Goblin Shaman offers versatile color control mechanics for collectors and players alike.
Swirling Spriggan
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Eventide
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Description
The Swirling Spriggan, card number 76 from Magic: The Gathering's 2008 Eventide set, stands as a distinctive artifact for collectors of the trading card game. As a Goblin Shaman, this creature brings a unique mechanical identity to the table, allowing owners to manipulate the color attributes of their board state. The card's design reflects the creative vision of artist Thomas M. Baxa, whose work defined the visual aesthetic of the Eventide expansion. Collectors who appreciate the depth of Magic: The Gathering often seek out cards that offer versatile gameplay options. Swirling Spriggan provides this through its ability to change the color of target creatures under your control. This flexibility makes it a valuable piece for those building collections that span multiple formats or who enjoy the strategic complexity of color shifting. The card’s mana cost of {2}{G}{G} and its power/toughness of 3/3 establish it as a solid presence in the game, while its color identity of Green and Blue adds to its strategic intrigue. For investors and hobbyists, the Eventide set holds a special place in Magic history, representing a period of innovative design and thematic exploration. Owning a card like Swirling Spriggan allows you to connect with that era of the game. Whether you are completing a set of Eventide cards or simply admire the Goblin Shaman archetype, this card offers a tangible link to the rich lore and mechanics of Magic: The Gathering. The growing market for vintage and modern collectibles makes cards from this period increasingly significant for long-term collectors. By focusing on the catalog identity of the Swirling Spriggan, we ensure that collectors can find the specific cards they need to complete their collections or add to their investment portfolios. The Eventide set continues to be a favorite among fans, and Swirling Spriggan remains a key component for those who appreciate the strategic depth of the game.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Swirling Spriggan
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Thomas M. Baxa
Card Stock
English
{2}{G}{G}
Creature — Goblin Shaman
3 / 3
G
Card Text
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{G/U}{G/U}: Target creature you control becomes the color or colors of your choice until end of turn.
After its encounter with the spriggan, the patrol was red with anger, green with envy, white with fear, and painfully black and blue.






