Magic: The Gathering

Shady Informant

Murders at Karlov Manor 231 • common

Set: Murders at Karlov Manor
Collector number: 231
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 3 generic mana black mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black · Red
Artist: Caio Monteiro
Market price: $0.05

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$0.05market price via TCGplayer · Aug 21, 2026$0.02 – $0.05 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card from the Murders at Karlov Manor set reflects the investigative atmosphere of its source material by utilizing a specialized mechanic to uncover hidden information. As a common card, it serves as a foundational piece for players looking to manipulate the board state through strategic reconnaissance.

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What it does

When this creature dies, it deals 2 damage to any target.

Disguise 2 generic mana black mana or red mana black mana or red mana (You may cast this card face down for 3 generic mana as a 2/2 creature with ward 2 generic mana. Turn it face up any time for its disguise cost.)

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Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Shady Informant was released in 2024 as part of the Murders at Karlov Manor set for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to fit the set's top-down thematic focus on murder mystery tropes and investigative gameplay, specifically occupying the role of a common-rarity creature that facilitates the 'collect evidence' mechanic. This mechanic requires players to exile cards from their graveyard to represent uncovering clues to advance the plot of a match.

The visual identity of the card was illustrated by artist Wisnu Tan, who captured the moody, noir-inspired aesthetic of the Ravnica plane. By depicting a shadowed, hooded figure lurking in an urban environment, the artwork reinforces the set's espionage theme. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional tool for Limited play, valued by players for its ability to enable graveyard-based synergies while contributing to the set's broader detective narrative.

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