Sticky Fingers

Sticky Fingers was introduced as part of The List, a curated selection of reprints integrated into Magic: The Gathering booster packs starting with the Streets of New Capenna expansion. The card itself originally debuted in the Commander: Streets of New Capenna set, designed to reflect the art deco, noir-inspired aesthetic of the plane. It was intended as a flavor-rich enchantment that emphasizes the opportunistic and criminal nature of the city's syndicates, rewarding players for aggressive, reckless attacks.

The mechanical design focuses on a 'goad' and 'treasure' theme, fitting the greedy and chaotic atmosphere of New Capenna. The artwork, credited to illustrator Manuel Castañón, leans into the gritty, urban fantasy style characteristic of the set, utilizing high-contrast lighting and exaggerated, kinetic action to convey the sense of a high-stakes heist or a street-level brawl. While it functions as a niche utility card in Commander formats, its inclusion in The List served to provide players with access to thematic reprints that bridge the gap between main expansions and auxiliary sets.