Faerie Snoop: Quiet Witness of Karlov Manor
Faerie Snoop combines evasive flying with a disguise trick that rewards timing more than raw power. Castable for {1}{U}{B}, this 1 4 creature is built to survive long enough to reveal information. The disguise ability lets you deploy it cheaply as a face down 2 2 with ward 2 and then flip it when you can capitalize on the triggered effect. Treat it as a small engine for card selection rather than a threat to close the game.
When Faerie Snoop is turned face up you get two cards worth of information. Look at the top two cards of your library, put one into your hand and the other into your graveyard. That self contained scrying can set up graveyard synergies, feed delve or flashback and punish opponents that overcommit to the board. In Limited and Commander it is a concise tutor for tempo plays and incremental advantage in the Murders at Karlov Manor environment.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{U}{B}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Faerie Detective
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Flying
Disguise {1}{U}{B} (You may cast this card face down for 3 as a 2 2 creature with ward 2. Turn it face up any time for its disguise cost.)
When Faerie Snoop is turned face up, look at the top two cards of your library. Put one into your hand and the other into your graveyard.
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Power / Toughness – 1/4
