Magnifying Glass — Sleuthing in Three
Magnifying Glass is a low commitment artifact that pays dividends in investigation and timing. For three colorless mana you get a reliable {T} mana source that collapses smoothly into a late game Investigate activation. The card rewards disciplined sequencing more than flashy combos; tap for colorless on the early turns, then convert board presence into Clue tokens once you have the spare fours available.
From a deckbuilding standpoint this card finds a role in control shells and artifact synergies where incremental advantage matters. The Investigate ability generates card selection without exposing you to immediate loss of tempo. A short piece of set lore fits the tool; the Agency equips modest implements that turn small observations into evidence. Expect steady, repeatable value rather than spectacular bursts.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {3}
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Card Type – Artifact
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Subtypes –
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – {T}: Add {C}. 4, {T}: Investigate. (Create a Clue token.) It's an artifact with "2, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card."
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