Sharp-Eyed Rookie (Showcase) Light Play Foil brings a pragmatic beat cop into green white patrols. This 2 2 Human Detective arrives for {1}{W} with vigilance and a conditional growth trigger that rewards creature development. The card is well suited to decks that trade early creatures into larger threats or that cheat in bigger bodies; each time a creature you control with higher power or toughness hits the battlefield, Rookie gains a +1/+1 counter and you investigate, which adds incremental value while advancing your board state.
The art and showcase frame fit the Murders at Karlov Manor atmosphere and the foil finish catches light without being gaudy. From a play perspective the Rookie is a dependable conduit for card advantage and incremental threats. It scales naturally into midgame plans where pumping and probe effects matter and pairs cleanly with token producers and anthem effects. For collectors the Light Play foil condition keeps surface appeal and playability intact.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{W}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Human Detective
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Vigilance
Whenever a creature enters the battlefield under your control, if its power is greater than Sharp-Eyed Rookie's power or its toughness is greater than Sharp-Eyed Rookie's toughness, put a +1/+1 counter on Sharp-Eyed Rookie and investigate.
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Power / Toughness – 2/2
