Mercenary Informer

Description

Mercenary Informer is a Rare creature card numbered 15 in the Prophecy expansion, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2000. Designed by Nelson DeCastro, this white mana card represents a Human Rebel Mercenary with a mana cost of two generic and one white mana. Collectors appreciate this card for its specific tribal identity within the Magic: The Gathering universe, offering a distinct mechanical profile compared to standard human or soldier cards of the era. The card’s rules text provides two primary functions that define its utility in gameplay. First, it grants protection from black sources, meaning it cannot be targeted by black spells or abilities. This defensive trait makes it a resilient choice when facing removal spells. Second, it features a activated ability that allows a player to return a target nontoken Mercenary to the bottom of its owner’s library for three mana. This mechanic supports strategies centered on rebuilding mercenary forces or manipulating board states by temporarily removing threats. For collectors, the Prophecy set holds a significant place in Magic history, introducing innovative mechanics that expanded the game's strategic depth. Mercenary Informer stands out as a key component for those building sets focused on the Rebel Mercenary subtype. Its straightforward design and functional text make it an essential piece for completists seeking to document the full breadth of the 2000 release. Whether you are assembling a complete set of Prophecy cards or focusing on specific tribal archetypes, this card represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of Magic: The Gathering design.