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
- $0.12
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, set in the urban plane of Ravnica, where players were tasked with solving a crime. This card serves as a thematic blue instant that utilizes the set's signature 'disguise' mechanic, reflecting the card's ability to manipulate the flow of play by placing a spell or permanent back on top of an owner's library.
The artwork, illustrated by Justine Mara Andersen, depicts a scene of magical interruption within the architectural style of Ravnica. Andersen’s contribution emphasizes the gothic, investigator-led aesthetic prevalent throughout the Karlov Manor narrative. The card was received as a functional utility piece for blue-based control decks, noted for its versatility in stalling an opponent’s progression during the high-stakes environment of a draft or sealed game.
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