Quick Answer

Angelic Sleuth is a rare Creature — Angel Advisor from NCC (NCC) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.5 USD. Legal in Commander.

Angelic Sleuth MTG card

Angelic Sleuth

Creature — Angel Advisor

Card Text

Flying Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield, if it had counters on it, investigate. (Create a Clue artifact token with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")

Some crime scenes' secrets can only be discerned from an angel's-eye view.

Card Stats

2/3 rare CMC: 3.0 NCC NCC 🎨 Marc Simonetti
Flying Investigate

Market Prices

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$0.50
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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€0.34
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Angelic Sleuth? Basics

Angelic Sleuth is a Creature — Angel Advisor card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield, if it had counters on it, investigate. (Create a Clue artifact token with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")"

How much mana does Angelic Sleuth cost to cast? Basics

Angelic Sleuth has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Angelic Sleuth's mana cost of {2}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Angelic Sleuth has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Angelic Sleuth's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield, if it had counters on it, investigate. (Create a Clue artifact token with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")"

What is the current price of Angelic Sleuth? Pricing

The current market price for Angelic Sleuth is approximately $0.5 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.34 EUR.

Where can I buy Angelic Sleuth? Pricing

You can purchase Angelic Sleuth from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Angelic Sleuth legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Angelic Sleuth in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Angelic Sleuth legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Angelic Sleuth in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Angelic Sleuth legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Angelic Sleuth is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Angelic Sleuth legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Angelic Sleuth in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Angelic Sleuth legal in Legacy? Legality

Angelic Sleuth is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Angelic Sleuth legal in Vintage? Legality

Angelic Sleuth is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Angelic Sleuth legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Angelic Sleuth in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Angelic Sleuth from? Details

This printing of Angelic Sleuth is from NCC (NCC), with collector number 12.

Angelic Sleuth may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Angelic Sleuth's rarity? Details

Angelic Sleuth is a rare card in NCC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Angelic Sleuth? Details

Angelic Sleuth was illustrated by Marc Simonetti.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Angelic Sleuth's power and toughness? Details

Angelic Sleuth is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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