Identify this 2000 Magic: The Gathering Invasion foil card featuring the Sapphire Leech creature, number 71 in the set.
Sapphire Leech
2000 • Magic: The Gathering • Invasion
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Description
This foil rare creature card features the artist Ron Spencer and depicts a blue leech with the ability to fly. As a two-mana blue spell, the Sapphire Leech offers strategic depth by increasing the casting cost of other blue spells by one generic mana. Collectors of the Invasion era often seek this card for its unique mechanical interaction and its status as a rare foil print. For investors and set builders, maintaining a clean example of this foil rarity is a key component of a complete Invasion collection. The card's enduring appeal lies in its straightforward yet impactful gameplay effect, making it a recognizable piece for fans of the blue color identity.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Sapphire Leech
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Ron Spencer
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{U}
Creature — Leech
2 / 2
U
Card Text
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Flying Blue spells you cast cost {U} more to cast.
"The subject's wings are clearly vestigial. We suspect the gems somehow keep it aloft." —Tolarian research notes
