Magic: The Gathering

Ransom Note

Murders at Karlov Manor Commander 356 • rare

Set: Murders at Karlov Manor Commander
Collector number: 356
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Gaboleps
Market price: $0.26

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Market

What it's worth

$0.26market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.19 – $0.26 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card from the Murders at Karlov Manor Commander collection captures the thematic tension of a high-stakes mystery investigation. As a piece of tabletop gameplay, its inclusion offers a flavorful way to interact with the narrative mechanics found in this specific set.

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Card face

What it does

When this artifact enters, surveil 1.

2 generic mana, Sacrifice this artifact: Choose one —

• Cloak the top card of your library.

• Goad target creature.

• Draw a card.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Ransom Note was released in 2024 as part of the Murders at Karlov Manor Commander set, a collection themed around a classic detective mystery narrative set on the plane of Ravnica. The card functions within the game as an enchantment that mechanically represents the flavor of a clandestine kidnapping, requiring players to interact with evidence counters to progress its effect.

The art was commissioned from illustrator Lucas Graciano, who utilized a distinct, moody aesthetic to capture the noir atmosphere essential to the set's identity. By depicting a classic ransom demand written on parchment, the design team aimed to integrate traditional detective fiction tropes into the high-fantasy gameplay of Magic: The Gathering, receiving modest attention from players for its thematic dedication to the murder-mystery genre.

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About

About Ransom Note

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