Magic: The Gathering

Meticulous Archive

Murders at Karlov Manor Promos 264p • rare

Set: Murders at Karlov Manor Promos
Collector number: 264p
Rarity: Rare
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Sam Burley
Market price: $18.35

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What it's worth

$18.35market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$17.24 – $18.42 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare land card, this piece serves as a foundational element for a player's deck, offering both tactical utility and a distinct aesthetic quality. Its status as a rare item in the collection makes it a sought-after component for those who value the visual artistry and mechanical depth found within the series.

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Card face

What it does

(tap: Add white mana or blue mana.)

This land enters tapped.

When this land enters, surveil 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put it into your graveyard.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Meticulous Archive was released in early 2024 as part of the Murders at Karlov Manor set for Magic: The Gathering. As a land card, it functions within the game's mechanics to provide mana while offering utility through its ability to be returned to a player's hand. The set was designed around a top-down mystery theme set on the plane of Ravnica, where the card art reflects the noir-inspired, investigative aesthetic of the expansion.

The artwork for this particular promotional version was rendered by Sam Burley, a long-time contributor to the game known for his atmospheric landscapes and fantasy illustrations. Burley aimed to capture the dense, secretive environment of Ravnica’s archives, utilizing light and shadow to evoke a sense of scholarly intrigue. The piece was well-received for its ability to convey a sense of place within the complex lore of the Magic: The Gathering multiverse.

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