Cryptic Pursuit

Description

Cryptic Pursuit is a distinctive enchantment from the 2022 New Capenna Commander Promos set, designed to offer players a dynamic mechanic that rewards strategic hand management. Featuring a foil finish and card number 70p, this release stands out within the Magic: The Gathering community for its interactive gameplay loop. Illustrated by Marc Simonetti, the card carries a mana cost of {2}{U}{R} and functions as a key component for decks aiming to manipulate the top of their library. The card’s primary ability triggers whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell from your hand, allowing you to manifest the top card of your library. This process puts the card onto the battlefield face down as a 2/2 creature, giving you an immediate board presence. You may turn this creature face up at any time for its mana cost, provided it is a creature card, revealing its true power. This mechanic encourages players to maintain a hand of spells to keep the pressure on opponents while building a resilient army. Additionally, Cryptic Pursuit offers a unique recovery option. Whenever a face-down creature you control dies, the card allows you to exile it if it is an instant or sorcery card. You may then cast that exiled card until the end of your next turn. This secondary ability turns discarded resources back into potential threats, creating a cycle of value that is highly sought after by commanders and enchantment enthusiasts. As a rare variant within the set, the foil treatment enhances its visual appeal, making it a desirable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. The card’s red and blue color identity allows for versatile integration into various deck archetypes, providing both immediate impact and long-term strategic depth. For collectors, the combination of Marc Simonetti’s art and the card’s unique rules text makes this promo a significant piece of New Capenna lore.