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The Detective's Phoenix foil card from the 2024 Modern Horizons 3 set. This #457 rare enchantment creature brings distinct strategic value to Magic: The Gathering collections.

Detective's Phoenix

2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Modern Horizons 3

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Product Overview

Description

The Detective's Phoenix (card number 457) is a striking foil card from the Modern Horizons 3 set, released in 2024 by Wizards of the Coast for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. As a rare enchantment creature with the Phoenix subtype, this card bridges the gap between creature combat and enchantment strategy, offering collectors a versatile piece for their decks and displays. The foil treatment adds a premium visual appeal, making it a standout addition to any Modern Horizons 3 collection. In gameplay, Detective's Phoenix features a mana cost of two generic mana and one red mana, providing efficient casting options. Its type line identifies it as an Enchantment Creature — Phoenix, with a power and toughness of 2/2. The card boasts key abilities including flying and haste, allowing it to impact the board immediately upon entry. A unique bestow mechanic enables players to exile cards from their graveyard to enchant a creature, granting it +2/+2, flying, and haste. This ability allows the card to be cast directly from the graveyard, adding layers of strategic depth. Art by Deruchenko Alexander, the card's design reflects the high-quality standards of the Modern Horizons 3 set. Collectors value this card for its unique mechanics and foil finish, which enhance its aesthetic and functional appeal. Whether you are building a competitive deck or curating a thematic collection, the Detective's Phoenix foil offers a compelling blend of artistry and gameplay utility. Its inclusion in the Modern Horizons 3 set makes it a sought-after item for fans of the Magic: The Gathering franchise.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2024

Series

Modern Horizons 3

Card Number

#457

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Deruchenko Alexander

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{2}{R}

Type

Enchantment Creature — Phoenix

Power / Toughness

2 / 2

Color

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.

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What type of card is Detective's Phoenix?

Detective's Phoenix is an Enchantment Creature — Phoenix with a mana value of 3. It features the keywords flying and haste, and includes a unique bestow ability that allows it to enchant another creature.

What set is Detective's Phoenix from?

This card is part of the Modern Horizons 3 set, released in 2024. It carries the card number 457 and is designated as a rare foil within the set.

How does the bestow ability work on this card?

The bestow ability allows you to pay {R} and exile cards from your graveyard with total mana value 6 or greater to enchant a creature. The enchanted creature gains +2/+2, flying, and haste, and you may cast Detective's Phoenix from your graveyard.

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