Not every 5-drop needs to win the game. Some just keep it moving—and Undercover Agent is a sharp piece for decks that like to trade bodies and refill their hand. It’s not flashy. It’s not a finisher.
But in grindier midrange builds or discard-centric lists, this card does quiet, consistent work.
Gameplay / Cool Mechanics
Undercover Agent enters as a basic 5|5 for five mana. No keywords up front. But its value is tucked into Deathknell—when it dies, you discard two cards and then draw two.
That’s not just card churn; it’s card filtering with agency. You’re not just digging at random—you’re deciding what to pitch and cycling into fresh tools.
This plays beautifully in anything that benefits from discard triggers. Think decks running “when you discard” payoffs or lists that thrive off graveyard recursion.
You’re getting value even when this dies—and you’re not just drawing blind. You’re curating.
That makes Undercover Agent a solid pick for slow grind decks that don’t mind tossing a late-game bomb early, or reanimator shells that want big pieces in the bin.
It’s not a tempo card. It’s a setup tool disguised as a beatstick.
Visuals
The art sells the mood. Undercover Agent isn’t dressed for stealth—he’s dressed like someone who belongs in the chaos. Golden tattoos snake up his neck, and his expression is unreadable.
He’s perched mid-step, surrounded by industrial gears, like he’s about to either sabotage the place or defend it. That’s the ambiguity—he could go either way.
The background’s washed in smog-yellow light, almost dreamlike. Fitting for someone who’s lost track of their side.
The flavor text nails it: “Even he no longer knew which side he worked for.”
Pull Rate & Value Speculation
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Card Name: Undercover Agent
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Set: Riftbound TCG
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Card Type: Unit
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Collector Number: 178/298
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Rarity: Unconfirmed, but likely Rare
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Foil Status: No alt or foil version revealed yet
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Artist: Six More Vodka
This isn’t a chase card—yet. But if Riftbound ends up supporting discard/recur archetypes in a serious way, Undercover Agent will go from filler to enabler.
Watch for synergy cards in future previews.
Undercover Agent doesn’t ask for trust. It just plays its part and vanishes, leaving you with more tools than you had before. Quiet power. Great design.
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