Magic: The Gathering

Murder

Breaking News 16 • uncommon

Set: Breaking News
Collector number: 16
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana black mana black mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Black
Artist: Willem Hampson
Market price: $0.23

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What it's worth

$0.23market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.13 – $0.23 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an instant card from the Breaking News set, Murder offers players the ability to remove a creature from play at any moment during the game. Its uncommon status makes it a highly functional and sought-after utility piece for those looking to maintain control over the board.

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Card face

What it does

Destroy target creature.

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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

The Breaking News set was designed as a thematic expansion for its parent trading card game, aiming to capture a gritty, modern noir aesthetic. Released to provide players with reactive gameplay tools, the set focused on urban motifs and investigative storytelling. The card Murder was crafted as a functional instant spell, intended to serve as a definitive removal mechanic within the game's mechanics.

The illustration for this card was commissioned from Willem Hampson, an artist known for his atmospheric, high-contrast style. Hampson sought to evoke a sense of clinical finality through a stark, minimalist composition, moving away from more fantastical imagery common in the genre. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for both its efficiency in competitive play and its thematic cohesion with the set's broader journalistic theme.

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About

About Murder

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