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This 2021 Rare enchantment from the Magic: The Gathering Forgotten Realms Commander subset offers a unique dungeon-crawling mechanic, allowing players to venture into rooms by sacrificing Clue tokens.

Thorough Investigation

2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Forgotten Realms • Commander

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Product Overview

Description

As a White Rare enchantment, it serves as a strategic engine for players looking to build narrative-driven decks. The card features artwork by Aaron J. Riley, adding visual depth to this AFC set release. The card’s primary ability triggers whenever you attack, prompting an investigation that creates a Clue token. This artifact allows players to sacrifice it for two mana to draw a card, providing essential card advantage. The true strategic value emerges when you sacrifice these Clues to venture into the dungeon. This action advances your progress through the dungeon rooms, adding a layer of exploration and risk-reward gameplay that distinguishes it from standard card draw spells. Collectors and players alike appreciate Thorough Investigation for its clever integration of the dungeon theme within the Commander format. The card’s design encourages a playstyle focused on token management and incremental progress. Its mana cost of {2}{W} and mana value of 3 make it accessible in the mid-game, allowing for flexible deck construction. Whether you are building a dedicated dungeon deck or looking for a unique enchantment to add variety to your White strategies, this card offers a fresh approach to resource management. The Forgotten Realms Commander subset expands the pool of legal cards for the popular format, providing unique interactions and thematic consistency. Thorough Investigation stands out as a key component for those seeking to implement dungeon mechanics in their games. Its ability to convert attacks into card draw and dungeon progress makes it a versatile tool in the right deck. Collectors value this card for its specific role in the AFC set and its contribution to the evolving meta of Magic: The Gathering Commander.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2021

Series

Forgotten Realms

Subset

Commander

Subset Type

Subset

Card Number

#281

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Aaron J. Riley

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{2}{W}

Type

Enchantment

Color

W

Card Text

Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.

Whenever you attack, investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.") Whenever you sacrifice a Clue, venture into the dungeon. (Enter the first room or advance to the next room.)

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mana cost of Thorough Investigation?

The mana cost for Thorough Investigation is {2}{W}, resulting in a total mana value of 3. This makes it a mid-game enchantment that requires one white mana and two generic mana to cast.

How does the dungeon mechanic work with this card?

Whenever you sacrifice a Clue token created by Thorough Investigation, you venture into the dungeon. This allows you to enter the first room or advance to the next room in your dungeon path, integrating exploration with your attacks.

What rarity is this card in the Forgotten Realms set?

Thorough Investigation is a Rare card within the 2021 Magic: The Gathering Forgotten Realms Commander subset. It carries the card number 281 and is part of the AFC set code release.

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