Dogged Detective
New Capenna Commander 136 • rare
- Set
- New Capenna Commander
- Collector number
- 136
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Caroline Gariba
- Market price
- $0.83
What it does
When this creature enters, surveil 2. (Look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them into your graveyard and the rest on top of your library in any order.)
Whenever an opponent draws their second card each turn, you may return this card from your graveyard to your hand.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Dogged Detective was released in 2022 as part of the Streets of New Capenna Commander set, a collection themed around a 1920s-inspired metropolis controlled by competing demon-led crime families. The card reflects the set's central noir aesthetic, blending classic fantasy elements with the grit of a prohibition-era detective story. It was designed to function as a recurring threat in multi-player games, utilizing the 'connive' and 'investigate' mechanics to mirror the flavor of an investigator digging for information.
The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Caroline Gariba, who leaned into the film noir visual language for the piece. Her portrayal of the detective emphasizes the shadow-drenched atmosphere of the city, using moody lighting and sharp, angular lines to capture the quintessential sleuth archetype. The card was well-received by the Commander community for its ability to generate consistent value over long games, cementing its place as a staple for deck builders focused on investigative or graveyard-themed strategies.
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