Angelic Sleuth, the Angel Advisor from Magic: The Gathering's 2022 New Capenna Commander subset. This card offers unique investigate mechanics for collectors building themed decks.
Angelic Sleuth
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • New Capenna • Commander
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Description
Angelic Sleuth stands out in the Magic: The Gathering universe as a compelling Angel Advisor from the New Capenna Commander subset released in 2022. Identified as card number 113 in this expansion, this creature brings a distinct tactical presence to the game. With a mana cost of two generic mana and one white mana, players can deploy this three-mana-value angel to the battlefield efficiently. The card’s design emphasizes its role as a versatile asset. It possesses the flying ability, allowing it to bypass ground-based defenses, while its triggered ability offers significant card advantage. Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield, if it had counters on it, Angelic Sleuth allows you to investigate. This mechanic lets you create a Clue artifact token that can be sacrificed for two mana to draw a card, effectively turning other game pieces into resources. For collectors, Angelic Sleuth represents the strategic depth of the New Capenna era. As a rare card within the Commander subset, it appeals to those who appreciate both thematic storytelling and mechanical innovation. The New Capenna Commander set is designed for singleton formats, making cards like this valuable for players looking to expand their library with unique interactions. Whether you are a long-time Magic player or new to the trading card game, Angelic Sleuth offers a blend of classic angelic themes and modern card drawing mechanics. Its ability to generate card advantage through the investigate mechanic makes it a favorite among collectors who value functional art. The card’s white color identity aligns it with decks focused on justice and protection, adding to its narrative appeal within the New Capenna universe.
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Angelic Sleuth
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Marc Simonetti
Card Stock
English
{2}{W}
Creature — Angel Advisor
2 / 3
W
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Flying Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield, if it had counters on it, investigate. (Create a Clue artifact token with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")
FAQ
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What is Angelic Sleuth in Magic: The Gathering?
Angelic Sleuth is a Creature — Angel Advisor from the New Capenna Commander subset. It has a mana cost of {2}{W} and features the flying ability along with a triggered ability that lets you investigate when other permanents leave the battlefield.
What does the investigate mechanic do?
The investigate mechanic allows you to create a Clue artifact token. You can then sacrifice this token for two mana to draw a card, providing a sustainable source of card advantage throughout the game.
What set is Angelic Sleuth from?
Angelic Sleuth is card number 113 from the New Capenna Commander subset, which was released in 2022. This subset is part of the larger New Capenna block and is designed for the Commander singleton format.
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