The value of X needs to be determined both when the ability triggers (so you can choose a target) and again when the ability resolves (to check if that target is still legal). If the number of Faeries you control has decreased enough in that time to make the target illegal, Spellstutter Sprite’s ability won’t resolve (and the targeted spell will resolve as normal).
Last observed on Scryfall 2 months ago at $41.24. Over the trailing 90 days the price moved between $28.20 and $41.41 across 51 observations. Cross-checked across TCGplayer, eBay sold, Cardmarket EU, and Star City.
This printing is one of 2 catalogued treatments from SLD — the lineup includes Borderless alongside the standard finish. Across our catalog the Rarix library tracks every variant in the same family so collectors can compare price, scarcity and demand inside a single lineage.
Card #117 of *Secret Lair Drop*, the set that shipped alongside the February 2020 Secret Lair Drop release.
Card type: Creature — Faerie Wizard, color identity blue, printed at rare. Rares occupy the bottom-of-pack rare slot in standard boosters. Mana cost: {1}{U} (2 converted). Keyword abilities: Flying and Flash.
Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, and Pauper.
EDHrec ranks this card #3,583 in Commander, putting it in the niche-pick tier of the format's playable pool.
Illustrated by Maria Poliakova. Rarix catalogs 18 other cards credited to this artist.
Magic: The Gathering · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · Illus. Maria Poliakova
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