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The Good Time Sleuth is a rare Legendary Creature — Human? from UNK (UNK) costing {3}{W}{B}.

The Good Time Sleuth MTG card

The Good Time Sleuth

Legendary Creature — Human?

Card Text

When The Good Time Sleuth enters, exile the top card of your library and each nontoken creature you control in a face-down pile, shuffle that pile, then manifest those cards. Then create a Blood token for each face-down creature you control. Those creature gain "Sacrifice a Blood: Turn this creature face up." Secretly choose one of them. As that creature is turned face up, reveal the choice and it becomes a 5/5 black Demon.

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3/3 rare CMC: 5.0 UNK UNK
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Good Time Sleuth? Basics

The Good Time Sleuth is a Legendary Creature — Human? card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When The Good Time Sleuth enters, exile the top card of your library and each nontoken creature you control in a face-down pile, shuffle that pile, then manifest those cards. Then create a Blood token for each face-down creature you control. Those creature gain "Sacrifice a Blood: Turn this creature face up." Secretly choose one of them. As that creature is turned face up, reveal the choice and it becomes a 5/5 black Demon."

How much mana does The Good Time Sleuth cost to cast? Basics

The Good Time Sleuth has a mana cost of {3}{W}{B}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

The Good Time Sleuth's mana cost of {3}{W}{B} 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.

The Good Time Sleuth has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

The Good Time Sleuth's current oracle text is: "When The Good Time Sleuth enters, exile the top card of your library and each nontoken creature you control in a face-down pile, shuffle that pile, then manifest those cards. Then create a Blood token for each face-down creature you control. Those creature gain "Sacrifice a Blood: Turn this creature face up." Secretly choose one of them. As that creature is turned face up, reveal the choice and it becomes a 5/5 black Demon."

What is the current price of The Good Time Sleuth? Pricing

Price data for The Good Time Sleuth is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy The Good Time Sleuth? Pricing

You can purchase The Good Time 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 The Good Time Sleuth legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for The Good Time Sleuth in Standard is not available.

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

Is The Good Time Sleuth legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for The Good Time Sleuth in Modern is not available.

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

Is The Good Time Sleuth legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for The Good Time Sleuth in Commander is not available.

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

Is The Good Time Sleuth legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for The Good Time Sleuth in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is The Good Time Sleuth legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for The Good Time Sleuth in Legacy is not available.

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

Is The Good Time Sleuth legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for The Good Time Sleuth in Vintage is not available.

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 The Good Time Sleuth legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The Good Time 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 The Good Time Sleuth from? Details

This printing of The Good Time Sleuth is from UNK (UNK), with collector number RZ05h.

The Good Time Sleuth may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is The Good Time Sleuth's rarity? Details

The Good Time Sleuth is a rare card in UNK.

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

Who illustrated The Good Time Sleuth? Details

The Good Time Sleuth was illustrated by an unknown artist.

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

What is The Good Time Sleuth's power and toughness? Details

The Good Time Sleuth is a 3/3 creature.

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

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