Steamcore Scholar
Murders at Karlov Manor 397 • rare
- Set
- Murders at Karlov Manor
- Collector number
- 397
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- David Astruga
- Market price
- $0.32
What it does
Flying, vigilance
When this creature enters, draw two cards. Then discard two cards unless you discard an instant or sorcery card or a creature card with flying.
"Hm. That's weird."
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Steamcore Scholar was released in early 2024 as part of the Murders at Karlov Manor expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set was designed as a top-down mystery narrative set on the plane of Ravnica, blending the established guild-based politics of the world with classic noir and detective tropes. The card represents the intellectual machinery of the Izzet League, a guild defined by its chaotic pursuit of scientific advancement and elemental experimentation.
The card was illustrated by artist Campbell White, who utilized a distinct, high-contrast aesthetic to highlight the character's focus on kinetic energy and spell-craft. The design reflects the set's focus on card advantage and utility, positioning the Scholar as a bridge between the set's investigative mechanics and the aggressive, spell-heavy playstyle traditionally associated with its colors. It received moderate attention from players for its efficiency within limited and constructed formats that favor spell-dense strategies.
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