Cryptic Coat
Murders at Karlov Manor Promos 50s • rare
- Set
- Murders at Karlov Manor Promos
- Collector number
- 50s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Julia Metzger
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
When this Equipment enters, cloak the top card of your library, then attach this Equipment to it. (To cloak a card, put it onto the battlefield face down as a 2/2 creature with ward 2 generic mana. Turn it face up any time for its mana cost if it's a creature card.)
Equipped creature gets +1/+0 and can't be blocked.
1 generic mana blue mana: Return this Equipment to its owner's hand.
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 Cryptic Coat was released as part of the Murders at Karlov Manor set, specifically appearing in the 2024 promotional cycle for Magic: The Gathering. This artifact card reflects the thematic aesthetic of the Ravnica plane, drawing inspiration from classic mystery tropes such as noir detective stories and Victorian-era gothic intrigue. The card was designed to function as a versatile utility piece, emphasizing the set’s focus on investigation mechanics and hidden information.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Julia Metzger, who utilized a moody, atmospheric palette to capture the secretive essence of a mantle worn by an undercover operative. In the context of the game's broader meta-narrative, the artwork aims to convey a sense of lurking danger and professional concealment. Upon its introduction, the card gained attention from players for its potential utility in diverse deck formats, praised for its mechanical efficiency and thematic integration within the larger set design.
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