Aven Heartstabber

Description

The Aven Heartstabber serves as a compelling creature option within Magic: The Gathering's 2022 Streets of New Capenna expansion. Identified as card number 166 in the set, this Rare foil edition captures the aesthetic of the game's signature crime-themed universe. Designed by artist Dan Murayama Scott, the card represents a Bird Assassin with a mana cost of two, balancing blue and black mana requirements for strategic deck construction. Collectors often seek this card for its intricate gameplay mechanics rather than just its visual appeal. As a two-mana creature, Aven Heartstabber offers immediate board presence with the Flying ability, allowing it to bypass ground blockers. The card’s true strategic depth emerges when players utilize graveyard strategies. If five or more mana values among cards in your graveyard are present, this creature gains a significant power and toughness boost alongside Deathtouch, making it a formidable threat in mid-to-late game scenarios. The card also features a powerful death trigger. When Aven Heartstabber leaves the battlefield, it mills two cards from your library and allows you to draw one. This cycle of discarding and drawing provides card advantage, encouraging players to build decks that leverage the graveyard as a resource. Whether you are building a competitive deck or curating a set of rare foils, this card represents a distinct piece of Magic's modern history.