Mind on the Draw
Duelist of the Mind is a compact engine piece for blue crime decks and spell heavy builds. The Light Play Foil brings out the card art and foil texture while keeping the practical reads intact. With flying and vigilance it presents both an evasive attacker and a steady blocker. Its power scales directly with the number of cards you have drawn this turn which makes cantrips and repeat draw effects meaningful tempo plays.
The card also rewards criminal play patterns. Whenever you commit a crime you may draw a card and then discard a card which converts incidental theft triggers into card selection. Use it to sculpt your hand after a theft or to dig for answers midcombat. From a gameplay perspective Duelist of the Mind is situational yet consistent in the right shell and the foil finish makes it an attractive pick for collectors and players who value both form and function.
Card Details:
Mana Cost {1}{U}
Card Type Creature
Subtypes Human Advisor
Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) Flying, vigilance Duelist of the Mind's power is equal to the number of cards you have drawn this turn. Whenever you commit a crime, you may draw a card. If you do, discard a card. This ability triggers only once each turn.
Power / Toughness * / 3
