Cryptex
Murders at Karlov Manor 422 • rare
- Set
- Murders at Karlov Manor
- Collector number
- 422
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Yeong-Hao Han
- Market price
- $0.17
What it does
tap, Collect evidence 3: Add one mana of any color. Put an unlock counter on this artifact. (To collect evidence 3, exile cards with total mana value 3 or greater from your graveyard.)
Sacrifice this artifact: Surveil 3, then draw three cards. Activate only if this artifact has five or more unlock counters on it.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Cryptex was released in 2024 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion set Murders at Karlov Manor. Designed to evoke the top-down flavor of a detective-themed mystery set, the artifact functions as a mechanical representation of a puzzle-based lockbox, requiring the player to investigate clues to unlock its potential. Its inclusion was central to the set's unique gameplay mechanic, which centers on solving mysteries within the Ravnica plane.
Artist Yeong-Hao Han provided the illustration for the card, focusing on an intricate, brass-toned aesthetic that emphasizes the craftsmanship of the device. The artwork aims to capture the tension of an unfolding investigation, presenting the object as a focal point of intellectual discovery. Upon release, the card was noted by players for its thematic integration into the set's murder-mystery narrative, serving as a distinct piece of world-building for the Ravnican setting.
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About Cryptex
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