The 2016 Magic: The Gathering card Jace's Scrutiny from the Shadows over Innistrad set. This blue instant offers strategic card advantage through its Investigate mechanic.
Jace's Scrutiny
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadows over Innistrad
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Jace's Scrutiny is a blue Instant card from the 2016 Shadows over Innistrad expansion, identified as card number 70 in the SOI set code. Designed by Slawomir Maniak, this Common rarity card features a mana cost of {1}{U} and a mana value of 2. In gameplay, it targets a creature to deal -4/-0 until end of turn while simultaneously triggering the Investigate mechanic, allowing players to create a Clue token for future card draw. For Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts, this card represents a classic example of blue's control and resource management strategies. Collectors appreciate the distinct flavor text and artistic style characteristic of the Shadows over Innistrad era. Whether you are building a competitive deck or adding to your personal archive, this card offers both mechanical utility and aesthetic appeal. Understanding the nuances of card mechanics like Investigate enhances the collecting experience for hobbyists focused on set completion and strategic gameplay.
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Jace's Scrutiny
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Slawomir Maniak
Card Stock
English
{1}{U}
Instant
U
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Target creature gets -4/-0 until end of turn. Investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")
"Just a collage of images: cryptoliths, the sea, a tangle of shipwrecks."
