The Detective's Phoenix from Magic: The Gathering's 2024 Modern Horizons 3 set, presented here as a rare foil variant.
Detective's Phoenix
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Modern Horizons 3
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Detective's Phoenix arrives in Magic: The Gathering's 2024 Modern Horizons 3 release as card number 116, offering a distinctive mechanical twist for collectors and players alike. As a Rare foil card, this piece showcases the intricate design work of artist Deruchenko Alexander, capturing the ethereal essence of the Phoenix subtype within the set's visual framework. The card functions as an Enchantment Creature with a mana value of three, allowing for flexible deployment through its Bestow ability. This mechanism lets players exile cards from their graveyard to cast the card from the graveyard itself, providing strategic depth that appeals to competitive TCG enthusiasts. The foil treatment adds a layer of visual appeal, making it a sought-after addition for those building comprehensive Modern Horizons 3 collections. The combination of flying and haste, along with the ability to enhance an enchanted creature, makes this card a notable entry in the Modern Horizons 3 catalog. For investors and hobbyists tracking the evolution of Magic: The Gathering mechanics, this foil variant represents a significant moment in the game's design history. Its unique interaction with the graveyard and its status as a Rare parallel make it a compelling piece for any serious TCG library.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Detective's Phoenix
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Deruchenko Alexander
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{R}
Enchantment Creature — Phoenix
2 / 2
R
Card Text
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Bestow—{R}, Collect evidence 6. (To pay this bestow cost, pay {R} and exile cards with total mana value 6 or greater from your graveyard.) Flying, haste Enchanted creature gets +2/+2 and has flying and haste. You may cast this card from your graveyard using its bestow ability.