Delve Deeper with Arcane Investigator
The Arcane Investigator brings a methodical approach to your blue deck’s exploratory phase, perfectly embodying the investigative spirit that pervades the Adventures in the Forgotten Realms set. This Elf Wizard wields not just a spellbook but an uncanny knack for uncovering hidden knowledge, represented by its unique “Search the Room” ability. For a significant investment of mana and a roll of a d20, you either draw a card or gain a refined look at your library’s top cards, enabling strategic selection that can turn the tide of any game. This mechanic adds an element of chance balanced by valuable card advantage, rewarding players who embrace risk with calculated precision.
Ideal for decks that thrive on maximizing card draw and library manipulation, Arcane Investigator synergizes well with other wizard tribes or cards that benefit from drawing spells, such as Delver of Secrets or Opt. Its modest 2/1 body makes it a nimble early-game presence that can also support your late-game with its potent upside. Whether you’re charting a course through unknown libraries or seeking that crucial piece of your combo, Arcane Investigator is a steady companion on your quest.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {1}{U}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Elf Wizard
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Search the Room — 5{U}: Roll a d20.
1–9 | Draw a card.
10–20 | Look at the top three cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.
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Power / Toughness: 2/1
