Magic: The Gathering

Murder

Conspiracy: Take the Crown 143 • common

Set: Conspiracy: Take the Crown
Collector number: 143
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana black mana black mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Black
Artist: Allen Williams
Market price: $0.23

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Market

What it's worth

$0.23market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.11 – $0.26 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card is a fundamental piece from a set focused on political maneuvering and social gameplay, where its straightforward ability allows players to remove a problematic creature from the board. As a common, it serves as a reliable tool that keeps the table balanced, making it a functional staple for any deck built around interaction.

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Card face

What it does

Destroy target creature.

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Murder was first introduced as a common removal spell in the Magic: The Gathering core sets, quickly becoming a staple for its straightforward utility in destroying target creatures. Its inclusion in the 2016 expansion Conspiracy: Take the Crown marked a thematic shift, as the set focused on political intrigue, assassination, and shifting loyalties within the city of Paliano. The artwork for this specific release reflects the darker, backstabbing nature of the set's narrative, emphasizing the cold and decisive nature of the card's function.

The card was designed to be a high-impact, versatile answer to creature-based threats, serving as a functional piece of removal that remains effective across multiple formats. By positioning it within the Conspiracy drafting environment, the developers intended to force players to prioritize defensive answers during their draft. The design is appreciated by players for its clarity and efficiency, adhering to the classic black-mana philosophy of power at a price, often acting as a necessary equalizer in chaotic multiplayer games.

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About

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