Novice Inspector
Murders at Karlov Manor 29 • common
- Set
- Murders at Karlov Manor
- Collector number
- 29
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Fajareka Setiawan
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
When this creature enters, investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "2 generic mana, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")
"If the perfect evidence appears at your feet, your first task is to rule out misdirection."— The Ravnican Agency of Magicological Investigations handbook
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Novice Inspector was released in 2024 as part of the Murders at Karlov Manor set, a top-down investigation-themed expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Set on the plane of Ravnica, the card was designed to evoke the classic noir aesthetic of a junior detective entering the high-stakes world of guild-controlled law enforcement. Its mechanics, which focus on investigating the battlefield upon entry, were crafted to support the set's central mystery-solving gameplay loop.
The card's illustration, credited to artist Ryan Pancoast, captures the essence of a diligent newcomer amidst the sprawling, gothic architecture of Ravnica. Pancoast utilized a grounded, illustrative style to contrast the small, singular figure of the inspector against the imposing backdrop of the city. Upon release, the card received significant attention within competitive circles for its efficiency as a one-mana creature, quickly becoming a staple in various formats for players seeking to generate early-game card advantage.
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