The Lurking Informant foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2005 Ravnica: City of Guilds expansion offers collectors a classic blue and black rogue with a shimmering finish.
Lurking Informant
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ravnica: City of Guilds
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The Lurking Informant stands as a distinctive creature in Magic: The Gathering's 2005 Ravnica: City of Guilds expansion, bearing card number 249. As a blue and black Human Rogue, this card has captured the attention of TCG enthusiasts who appreciate its unique flavor and gameplay utility. The foil treatment applied to this common rarity adds a layer of visual appeal that distinguishes it within the set, making it a favorite for collectors building diverse MTG libraries. In the Ravnica block, the Lurking Informant represents the intricate political and criminal underworlds that define the guilds of the city. For hobbyists focused on completing sets, this card serves as a necessary component of the Ravnica: City of Guilds checklist. Its ability to look at the top card of a target player's library and potentially put it into their graveyard offers strategic depth that continues to resonate in casual formats. The Lurking Informant remains a staple for those interested in the history of Magic: The Gathering's gateway to the guildpact era. Collectors often seek this card for its nostalgic value and the specific aesthetic of the Ravnica set design. Whether you are a long-time veteran or a newer player exploring the game's extensive lore, adding this foil card to your collection provides a tangible connection to one of Magic's most beloved planes. The combination of its rogue identity and the shimmering foil finish makes it a compelling addition to any organized play or collector's binder.
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Featured Subject
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Lurking Informant
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Ron Spears
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{U/B}
Creature — Human Rogue
1 / 2
B, U
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({U/B} can be paid with either {U} or {B}.) {2}, {T}: Look at the top card of target player's library. You may put that card into that player's graveyard.
In the undercity, forgetfulness is often encouraged at the point of a blade.
