Prisoner's Dilemma
Murders at Karlov Manor Commander 344 • rare
- Set
- Murders at Karlov Manor Commander
- Collector number
- 344
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Serena Malyon
- Market price
- $6.85
What it does
Each opponent secretly chooses silence or snitch, then the choices are revealed. If each opponent chose silence, Prisoner's Dilemma deals 4 damage to each of them. If each opponent chose snitch, Prisoner's Dilemma deals 8 damage to each of them. Otherwise, Prisoner's Dilemma deals 12 damage to each opponent who chose silence.
Flashback 5 generic mana red mana red mana
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Prisoner's Dilemma was released in 2024 as part of the Murders at Karlov Manor Commander set for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to mechanically represent the classic game theory concept of the same name, forcing two players to secretly choose whether to betray or cooperate with one another, with the outcome dictated by the interaction of their choices. It emerged from the set's overarching theme of top-down mystery and social deduction, reflecting the investigative tropes central to the Ravnica-based expansion.
The card features artwork by artist Donato Giancola, who was tasked with visualizing the high-stakes tension of the decision. Giancola sought to capture the psychological weight of the dilemma, focusing on the expressions of the subjects involved in the scenario to emphasize the risk of deception. Within the community, the card is recognized for its ability to generate memorable, interactive moments during multiplayer games, as it relies heavily on political negotiation and player psychology rather than purely mechanical power.
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