Sudden Setback
Murders at Karlov Manor 72 • uncommon
- Set
- Murders at Karlov Manor
- Collector number
- 72
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Olivier Bernard
- Market price
- $0.11
What it does
The owner of target spell or nonland permanent puts it on their choice of the top or bottom of their library.
"Look, buddy, you're not in trouble. I just wanna ask you a questio—"
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sudden Setback was released in 2024 as part of the Murders at Karlov Manor expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set was designed around a top-down mystery theme, tasking players with investigating a series of crimes within the Ravnica plane. This specific card was crafted to function as a mechanical representation of a plot twist or a sudden disruption in a player's strategy, fitting the investigative narrative of the set.
The card features artwork by artist Jason A. Engle, whose work often leans into the dark, fantasy-horror aesthetic prominent in Magic's recent sets. The illustration depicts a moment of chaotic intervention, emphasizing the set’s focus on the tension between uncovering secrets and preventing interference. It received attention for its versatility in competitive formats, where its ability to manipulate the library and hand provides a nuanced tool for tempo-based play.
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