Magic: The Gathering

Pompous Gadabout

Murders at Karlov Manor 171 • uncommon

Set: Murders at Karlov Manor
Collector number: 171
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Scott Murphy
Market price: $0.09

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$0.09market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.02 – $0.09 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon card from the Murders at Karlov Manor set captures a distinct character archetype within the collection. Its presence on the table invites players to engage with the thematic intrigue of its source material, making it a thoughtful inclusion for those who value narrative depth in their card sets.

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Card face

What it does

During your turn, this creature has hexproof.

This creature can't be blocked by creatures that don't have a name.

"Stand aside, nobodies."

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

Pompous Gadabout was released in 2024 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set Murders at Karlov Manor. The card reflects the set's top-down design focus on a classic murder mystery trope, placing players in the investigative setting of Ravnica. As a low-cost creature, it was crafted to provide aggressive utility within the limited format, emphasizing the set's themes of investigation and character archetypes found within the city's nobility.

The art and flavor of the card were designed to evoke the arrogance and social pretension of the Ravnican elite during the set's central investigation. Its mechanical identity, requiring it to attack each turn if able, mirrors the impulsive nature of a gadabout character. The card was received as a functional, flavor-forward common, serving as a staple contributor to the draft environment's narrative cohesion.

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