Ill-Timed Explosion
Murders at Karlov Manor 416 • rare
- Set
- Murders at Karlov Manor
- Collector number
- 416
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red · Blue
- Artist
- Aaron J. Riley
- Market price
- $0.48
What it does
Draw two cards. Then you may discard two cards. When you do, Ill-Timed Explosion deals X damage to each creature, where X is the greatest mana value among cards discarded this way.
Only too late did the Agency custodians realize the device had not been inactive—it was just waiting for the right trigger.
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
Ill-Timed Explosion was released in early 2024 as part of the Murders at Karlov Manor set for Magic: The Gathering. The set draws heavy inspiration from classic detective fiction and noir tropes, centering on a complex mystery unfolding within the city of Ravnica. This card serves as a board-clearing spell that mechanically mirrors the chaotic aftermath of a sudden, destructive event, fitting perfectly into the top-down design philosophy of the set's crime-themed mechanics.
The card’s art was illustrated by Alexander Mokhov, who captured the visceral energy of a magical detonation through sharp, vibrant colors and dynamic perspective. The design intent was to provide a scalable damage effect that rewards players for managing their hand size, positioning the card as a versatile tool for control-oriented strategies. Upon its release, the card gained moderate attention for its unique combination of damage-dealing and card-draw utility, becoming a recognized inclusion in various competitive formats.
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