Latchkey Faerie

Description

The Latchkey Faerie appears as card number 50 in the 2013 Modern Masters set for Magic: The Gathering. This blue creature card is classified as a Faerie Rogue with a mana cost of three generic mana and one blue mana. It possesses a power and toughness of 3/1, making it a relatively fragile but impactful unit on the battlefield. The card features the iconic Flying ability, allowing it to bypass ground-based blockers and strike directly at opponents. Its most distinctive feature is the Prowl mechanic, which offers a conditional discount. If you have dealt combat damage to a player this turn with another Faerie or Rogue, you may cast Latchkey Faerie by paying its Prowl cost of two generic mana and one blue mana instead of its full mana cost. When cast using the Prowl cost, a powerful triggered ability activates. Upon entering the battlefield, if the Prowl cost was paid, the controller draws a card. This effect provides significant card advantage, effectively making the card cost only two mana for a body and a draw, provided the necessary conditions are met. This design encourages aggressive strategies that utilize multiple Faeries or Rogues to maximize the utility of Latchkey Faerie. Warren Mahy provided the artwork for this release, which is part of the Modern Masters series. Collectors often seek out cards from this set due to its focus on reprinted staples from the game's history. The Latchkey Faerie remains a notable example of the interactive gameplay mechanics introduced during this era of Magic: The Gathering. Its unique combination of evasion, conditional discounting, and card draw makes it an interesting piece for any TCG collection.