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Confirm Suspicions is a rare foil instant card from the 2016 Shadows Over Innistrad expansion, offering powerful spell disruption and resource generation.

Confirm Suspicions

2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadows over Innistrad

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Product Overview

Description

Confirm Suspicions stands as a formidable blue instant within the 2016 Shadows Over Innistrad expansion of Magic: The Gathering. Identified as card number 53, this rare foil card has become a staple for players and collectors who appreciate its dual utility in gameplay. The card’s design features striking artwork by David Gaillet, capturing the gothic horror aesthetic that defines the Innistrad block. For investors and enthusiasts, the foil treatment adds a layer of visual appeal that distinguishes this print from standard versions, making it a sought-after addition to any Shadows Over Innistrad collection. In the context of the trading card game, Confirm Suspicions offers significant strategic value. With a mana cost of five, it provides a powerful response to opposing threats by countering a target spell. Beyond defense, the card generates card advantage through its investigate ability, allowing the player to create multiple Clue tokens. These tokens serve as versatile resources, enabling players to draw cards by sacrificing them, thereby fueling further plays. This balance of disruption and resource acceleration makes it a respected tool in competitive and casual formats alike. Collectors often focus on the intricate details of the foil finish and the evocative flavor text, which hints at the hidden secrets of Innistrad. The card’s identity as a rare print ensures it holds a specific place in the Shadows Over Innistrad subset, appealing to those who complete full set collections or hunt for high-quality foil examples. Whether building a library focused on blue strategies or simply appreciating the artistic direction of the 2016 release, Confirm Suspicions represents a key component of the era's design philosophy.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2016

Series

Shadows over Innistrad

Card Number

#53

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

David Gaillet

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{3}{U}{U}

Type

Instant

Color

U

Card Text

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Counter target spell. Investigate three times. (To investigate, create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")

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FAQ

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What is the mana cost of Confirm Suspicions?

Confirm Suspicions has a mana cost of five, specifically requiring three generic mana and two blue mana. This mana value makes it a mid-to-late game spell that typically requires careful mana base planning to cast effectively.

How does the investigate mechanic work on this card?

The investigate mechanic allows the player to create Clue tokens, which are artifact cards. By sacrificing a Clue token for two mana, the player can draw a card, providing a powerful way to generate card advantage over time.

Who is the artist for this card in Shadows Over Innistrad?

The artwork for Confirm Suspicions was created by David Gaillet.

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