Then two mana will do that and gain three life, and five mana will do that for all of your stuff and then gain a massive six life too
Next turn he could sing something like Mother Knows Best, then you could use Max Goof Rebellious Teen to get it straight back
In fact, the flavor text reveals that Goblin Spy isnt even trying to spy on the correct target
However, as a three-mana Aura that does nothing immediately beyond one counter and requires attacking to scale, its vulnerable to removal and can lead to tempo loss, making it weaker than more efficient or resilient options like **Hardened Scales** (cheaper, global counter scaling), **Invigorating Surge** (instant-speed counter doubling), **Hydras Growth** (automatic upkeep doubling without needing to attack), or standalone threats like **Managorger Hydra** that grow without risking card disadvantage
This card becomes a powerful anthem in a dedicated lifegain deck