Case the Joint (SNC)

Case the Joint
Casting Cost: {3}{U}
Card Type: Instant
Card Text:
Draw two cards, then look at the top card of each player's library.
Flavor Text:
Steel doors and iron bars are child's play for an Obscura operative.
Artist: Stella Spente

Card Strengths and Weaknesses:

• Strengths:
  • Instant-speed card draw, which is always useful.
  • Allows you to see the top card of each player's library, giving you information about upcoming turns.
• Weaknesses:
  • Slightly high casting cost for the effect you are getting.

Deck Utility:

• Control Decks: Would fit well in decks looking to draw cards and keep a full hand, especially during opponent's end step.

• Information-based Decks: Could be useful in decks that make use of knowing what the opponent will draw.

• Blue-Based Combo: Helps dig for pieces while also gaining potentially crucial information.

Interactions and Combos:

• Topdeck Manipulation: Cards like Brainstorm or scrying effects could make the 'look at top card' part more useful.

• Instant-speed Synergies: Pairs well with cards that get benefits from casting spells on the opponent's turn, such as Baral, Chief of Compliance.

• Flashback or Recursion: Being able to use this card more than once would make it even more valuable.

Flavor and Lore:
The flavor text and artwork suggest that the spell is often used by highly skilled individuals to gather intelligence, fitting well with its mechanics.

Overall Impression:
Case the Joint offers a good blend of utility, providing both card draw and information gathering. While the casting cost might be a bit high, the potential upsides make it a card to consider in control or information-based strategies.