Kellan on the Case
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy is a tight tool for midrange and tempo decks that want incremental advantage and targeted removal. The legendary Human Faerie Detective arrives for {2}{G}{U} with flying and vigilance which keeps pressure in the air while still letting you hold ground. When Kellan attacks you can take out an opposing artifact and if it was yours to begin with you convert the removal into card advantage. That exchange of tempo for value fits well into decks that can protect creatures and leverage enter the battlefield effects.
The adventure Tail the Suspect adds utility before the creature hits the battlefield. For {B}{U} you Investigate and get permission to drop an extra land that turn which smooths mana and fuels later plays. The card reads like a small investigation scene from Karlov Manor where clues turn into leverage. Play Kellan for a steady, practical role in control oriented builds or a value engine in a more aggressive shell.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{G}{U}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Human Faerie Detective
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Tail the Suspect {B}{U} — Sorcery — Adventure Investigate. You may play an additional land this turn. Then exile this card. You may cast the creature later from exile. Flying, vigilance Whenever Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy attacks, destroy up to one target artifact. If you controlled that permanent, draw a card.
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Power / Toughness – 3/4