Cryptex
Murders at Karlov Manor Promos 251s • rare
- Set
- Murders at Karlov Manor Promos
- Collector number
- 251s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Yeong-Hao Han
- Finish
- Foil
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 card was released in 2024 as part of the Murders at Karlov Manor set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It represents a specialized promotional variant, specifically numbered 251s, which features unique artwork and treatment compared to the standard printing. The item was designed to evoke the aesthetic of a classic mechanical puzzle lock, fitting the overarching mystery and detective-themed narrative established by the Ravnica setting for this particular release.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Yeong-Hao Han, who focused on intricate metallic textures and the tactile nature of a combination-based device. By blending the fantasy elements of the game with the industrial, puzzle-oriented tone of the expansion, Han provided a visual representation that emphasized the artifact's role as a mysterious vault. Within the community, the card is noted for its thematic contribution to the gameplay experience, serving as a functional piece that mirrors the narrative intrigue of the set.
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About Cryptex
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