Cease // Desist
Murders at Karlov Manor 246 • uncommon
- Set
- Murders at Karlov Manor
- Collector number
- 246
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana or green mana // 4 generic mana green mana or white mana green mana or white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black · Green · White
- Artist
- Dominik Mayer
- Market price
- $0.14
What it does
Exile up to two target cards from a single graveyard. Target player gains 2 life and draws a card.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Cease // Desist is a split card released in the 2024 Magic: The Gathering set Murders at Karlov Manor. The set draws heavy inspiration from classic noir and murder mystery tropes, depicting the high-society intrigue of the Ravnica plane. This card specifically functions as a thematic representation of legal intervention, forcing players to address both graveyard resources and board presence in a single, versatile spell.
The artwork was provided by Dominik Mayer, a prominent illustrator known for his distinct, high-contrast, and geometric style that often emphasizes sharp lines and dramatic lighting. His approach to the card captures the tense, bureaucratic atmosphere of the Karlov Manor investigation, leaning into the set’s moody aesthetic to visually articulate the card's function as a disruption to an opponent's momentum.
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About Cease // Desist
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