The 1998 Urza's Saga release featuring Spire Owl, a versatile blue Bird creature with flying and library control abilities.
Spire Owl
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Saga
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Released in 1998, the Urza's Saga expansion remains a cornerstone for Magic: The Gathering collectors due to its influential mechanics and iconic art style. Spire Owl, card number 98, stands out as a fundamental blue creature within the set. This common Bird card offers two distinct abilities: flying for evasion and a powerful enter-the-battlefield effect that allows players to look at the top four cards of their library before rearranging them. This library manipulation capability made Spire Owl a staple in control-oriented strategies during the late 90s era of play. For collectors, the card represents a specific moment in the game's history when blue’s resource management tools were being refined. Spire Owl serves as a recognizable piece for those building complete Urza's Saga sets or seeking foundational cards from the game's early years. Whether you are completing a set or expanding your blue mana pool, this card connects you to the rich legacy of Urza's Saga. The product identity is defined by its set code USG and its role as a low-cost, high-utility creature in the game's history.
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Card Details
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Spire Owl
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Steve Firchow
Card Stock
English
{1}{U}
Creature — Bird
1 / 1
U
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Flying When this creature enters, look at the top four cards of your library, then put them back in any order.
