Magic: The Gathering

Benthic Criminologists

Murders at Karlov Manor 40 • common

Set: Murders at Karlov Manor
Collector number: 40
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 4 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Johan Grenier
Market price: $0.05

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$0.05market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.04 – $0.05 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card within its set, this piece serves as a reliable building block for players looking to explore the mechanics found in Murders at Karlov Manor. Its presence highlights the foundational elements of the collection, offering a grounded look at the thematic depth present in this specific series.

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What it does

Whenever this creature enters or attacks, you may sacrifice an artifact. If you do, draw a card.

Scientists from the Simic Combine are regularly seconded to various detective agencies in hopes that sharing their expertise will improve the guild's tarnished reputation.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Benthic Criminologists was released in 2024 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion Murders at Karlov Manor. The set introduced a top-down 'murder mystery' theme set within the gothic, urban cityscape of Ravnica, designed to evoke classic detective tropes and noir-inspired investigative mechanics through the lens of fantasy archetypes.

The card features artwork by illustrator Volkan Baga, who utilized a moody, atmospheric palette to depict the investigators at work. The design focuses on the 'investigate' mechanic, allowing players to create Clue tokens, which serves both the gameplay requirements of the set and the narrative conceit of detectives piecing together a crime scene in a watery, subterranean environment.

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