Featured in the "Dimir Dementia" intro pack, Balustrade Spy is one of the newest black cards from Wizards of the Coast's latest expert "Magic: The Gathering" expansion set "Gatecrash."
Balustrade Spy - 3B
Creature - Vampire Rogue (Common)
Flying
When Baustrade Spy enters the battlefield, target player reveals cards from the top of his or her library until he or she reveals a land card, then puts those cards into his or her graveyard.
2/3
It's not fair to compare Balustrade Spy to Vampire Nighthawk. They aren't the same rarity, and Balustrade Spy is clearly limited filler. Yet despite Balustrade Spy's lackluster appearance it can still play an important role in a Dimir deck.
Balustrade Spy will Mind Grind your opponent for one, bringing them one step closer to decking out if you decide to take the milling route to victory. Balustrade Spy is also a prime candidate to encode your Cipher spells such as Undercity Plague or Call of the Nightwing onto thanks to flying.
Balustrade Spy can block Deathcult Rogue in the mirror match and survive to brutalize your opponent. Let's not also forget that as a vampire it can be pumped by cards like Vampire Nocturnus, although we strongly recommend some other choices in the four-mana spot if you decide to build a tribal deck.
How will you use Balustrade Spy?
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