Yes, the first thing you realise with this card, is that it gives high-combat Guardians/investigators a reliable way to get clues. Especially useful for solo play. As such it'll fit in perfectly with a bunch of characters.

The bit that interests me though, is that it's a tool that can use an activate action either to investigate or to fight. As such it's currently unique in the cardpool. And it makes it the ideal target for Wilson Richard's Ad-hoc in a flex build.

Fighting and need an extra point of damage? Chuck a lantern. Need that last clue but you drew an auto-fail? Chuck a Gravedigger's Shovel. You get the picture.

Also what if you're struggling to get your combat high enough to get the high shroud clues? Permanent combat boost assets can be pretty expensive. If I had one or two experience points to spare, I'd be really tempted to get the under-rated Reliable.

Ice Pick can also co-exist nicely depending on your build. Possibly very nicely for a William Yorick deck.

Very interesting card that will definitely find use somewhere. At the time of release this is only the second card that lets you investigate with (the other being a telescanner upgraded Hyperphysical Shotcaster ) and unlike the shotcaster, it's level 0.

Crowbar does only grab one clue, so it's not Scene of the Crime; but it's another way that the fighter can help get clues when there aren't enemies on the field, and if you're completely solo, one clue is usually enough anyway.

I think Mark Harrigan probably benefits the most, getting +3 skill for the test compared to using Although he may want a Bandolier later in the campaign so he can still wield a 2-handed weapon.