Sam & Spook
| Name | Sam & Spook |
|---|---|
| Type | Hero |
| Description |  : Draw a card, then discard a card from your hand. You can only activate this if you are first player. As soon as six cards or more are in your discard pile, I permanently gain: "When you discard a card from your hand — Return it to your ReservSee more |
| Flavor | "Finally! I think we're going to have some fun!" |
| Set | Roots of Corruption #YZ-105-C-P |
| Wallpaper |  Download wallpaper |
| Image |  Download image |
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About Sam & Spook
Sam & Spook, Hero, designed by None first released in September 2026 in the set Roots of Corruption and was printed exactly in 3 different ways.
Sam & Spook best fits a Yzmir discard-and-recursion or control deck that can reliably be first player, repeatedly discard cards, and exploit the Reserve—especially decks with cheap cards, strong “when discarded” effects, or cards that are happy to be replayed later; it is much less attractive in aggressive decks, decks that frequently go second, or lists that cannot reach six cards in the discard pile quickly. Its zero cost is excellent, and the permanent ability can generate substantial value, but the payoff is slow and its first-player restriction makes it inconsistent, so I would not consider it an automatic staple. There is no universally better replacement because it occupies a fairly unusual role, but if your goal is simply card selection, cheaper and more reliable draw/filtering cards are better, while if your deck does not specifically use discard and Reserve synergies, a more proactive Yzmir hero such as Akesha is generally stronger; Sam & Spook should see play only as a delib
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Frequently asked questions about Sam & Spook
What type of card is Sam & Spook?
Sam & Spook is a Hero card in Altered altered.
What is the effect of Sam & Spook?
{T} : Draw a card, then discard a card from your hand. You can only activate this if you are first player. As soon as six cards or more are in your discard pile, I permanently gain: "When you discard a card from your hand — Return it to your Reserve."
What is the original set of Sam & Spook?
Sam & Spook was first released in the set Roots of Corruption.
What is the legality of Sam & Spook?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Sam & Spook can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.