Behind the Mask
Murders at Karlov Manor 39 • common
- Set
- Murders at Karlov Manor
- Collector number
- 39
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Caio Monteiro
- Market price
- $0.19
What it does
As an additional cost to cast this spell, you may collect evidence 6. (Exile cards with total mana value 6 or greater from your graveyard.)
Until end of turn, target artifact or creature becomes an artifact creature with base power and toughness 4/3. If evidence was collected, it has base power and toughness 1/1 until end of turn instead.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Behind the Mask was released in 2024 as part of the Murders at Karlov Manor set for Magic: The Gathering. The card draws heavily from the set's central conceit, which reimagines the game's high-fantasy setting of Ravnica through the lens of a classic noir-inspired murder mystery. It was designed to function as a thematic narrative piece, reflecting the intrigue, hidden identities, and conspiratorial atmosphere pervasive in the set's storyline.
The card’s artwork was crafted by artist Jason Rainville, who aimed to evoke the moody, chiaroscuro aesthetic typical of hard-boiled detective fiction. By focusing on the concept of concealment and shifting personas, the visual design emphasizes the paranoia of a city-wide investigation. Upon release, the card was received as a flavorful utility piece, noted by players for how effectively its mechanical effects mirrored the deceptive nature of the mystery plotline.
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