Magic: The Gathering

Detective of the Month

Murders at Karlov Manor Commander 21 • rare

Set: Murders at Karlov Manor Commander
Collector number: 21
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Stella Spente
Market price: $0.39

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$0.39market price via TCGplayer · Aug 18, 2026$0.30 – $0.41 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare creature card, this piece serves as a distinctive anchor for any collection focused on the Murders at Karlov Manor Commander series. Its status as a rare find makes it a meaningful addition for those who appreciate the aesthetic contributions of artist Stella Spente.

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Card face

What it does

Ascend (If you control ten or more permanents, you get the city's blessing for the rest of the game.)

As long as you have the city's blessing, Detectives you control can't be blocked.

Whenever you draw your second card each turn, create a 2/2 white and blue Detective creature token.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Detective of the Month card was released as part of the Murders at Karlov Manor Commander set in early 2024. Designed to lean into the top-down flavor of the Ravnica plane's investigative mystery theme, the card utilizes the 'Detective' creature type introduced in the expansion to reward players for deduction and board state management. It serves as a mechanical anchor for players building around the Clue token and investigative archetypes prevalent in this specific set's Commander preconstructed decks.

The artwork for this piece was crafted by Stella Spente, who leaned into the noir aesthetic that defines the Murders at Karlov Manor release. Her design emphasizes the gritty, urban atmosphere of Ravnica, blending classic fantasy elements with the visual language of 1940s detective fiction. The card was well-received by the Commander community for its functional utility in investigative decks and for how effectively the visual design translates the card's theme into a cohesive, atmospheric portrait.

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Other printings

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Detective of the MonthMurders at Karlov Manor Commander · #331 · rare · 2024$0.42

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About Detective of the Month

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