Sticky Fingers

Description

Sticky Fingers, cataloged as card number 124 in the Streets of New Capenna expansion, is a red Aura enchantment from the 2022 Magic: The Gathering set. Designed by Mark Behm, this common card serves as a tactical tool for players looking to bolster their creature strategies with both defensive capabilities and resource acceleration. As an enchantment that attaches to a single creature, it transforms a standard unit into a more resilient and economically productive asset on the battlefield. The card’s primary mechanical contribution lies in its granting of menace, a keyword ability that forces opponents to commit multiple blockers to engage the enchanted creature. This defensive layer allows players to protect key threats while maintaining board presence. Beyond defense, Sticky Fingers generates value by creating Treasure tokens whenever the enchanted creature deals combat damage to a player. These artifact tokens provide flexible mana of any color when sacrificed, enabling faster casting of expensive spells or enabling synergies with other mana-intensive cards in the deck. A distinct feature of this card is its end-game utility. When the enchanted creature is destroyed or leaves the battlefield, the controller draws a card. This ability ensures that the investment in the Aura is not lost, providing card advantage even if the initial creature is removed. This combination of protection, mana generation, and card draw makes Sticky Fingers a versatile addition to red decks focused on aggressive or midrange strategies. Collectors of the Streets of New Capenna series often seek out this card to complete their set or to appreciate its efficient design within the New Capenna aesthetic. Whether building a competitive deck or expanding a collection, this card represents a solid piece of the 2022 expansion’s mechanical identity.