Crime Novelist
Murders at Karlov Manor 121 • uncommon
- Set
- Murders at Karlov Manor
- Collector number
- 121
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Izzy
- Market price
- $2.10
What it does
Whenever you sacrifice an artifact, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature and add red mana.
"But then he peeled off the mask, revealing a sight that made Groja's blood run cold—Brulu was actually Vogos in disguise!"
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
Crime Novelist was released in early 2024 as part of the Murders at Karlov Manor expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set was designed to evoke the aesthetic and narrative tropes of classic noir and detective fiction, transplanting these themes into the established high-fantasy world of Ravnica. This card specifically embodies the trope of the observant author, utilizing a mechanical design that rewards the player for sacrificing permanents, a nod to the investigative process of uncovering secrets through destruction.
The artwork was illustrated by Jason Rainville, who leaned into the moody, atmospheric lighting characteristic of the noir genre. By depicting a character intently drafting amidst the dark, urban sprawl of the city, the design seeks to capture the tension between creative obsession and the chaotic crime-ridden backdrop of the plane. Upon release, it was recognized by players for its efficient utility in synergistic decks, becoming a staple for those focusing on sacrifice-based strategies.
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