Torch the Witness
Murders at Karlov Manor 146 • uncommon
- Set
- Murders at Karlov Manor
- Collector number
- 146
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- X mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Andrew Mar
- Market price
- $0.15
What it does
Torch the Witness deals twice X damage to target creature. If excess damage was dealt to that creature this way, investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "2 generic mana, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")
"He was scheduled to meet me tomorrow with something important to share. This was no coincidence."— Algrom of the Foundway Associates
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
Torch the Witness was introduced in the 2024 Magic: The Gathering expansion set, Murders at Karlov Manor. The set draws inspiration from classic noir and detective fiction, set within the urban landscape of Ravnica. This card serves as a mechanical representation of the set's central investigative theme, casting the player as a detective literally burning evidence to maintain their advantage in the game.
The card's artwork features a dramatic, moody illustration consistent with the set's mystery-thriller aesthetic. Designed to facilitate deck thinning and card selection, the card reflects the game's shift toward high-utility, resource-management mechanics. It was released as an uncommon, meant to provide players with a versatile tool for navigating the complex board states characteristic of the Ravnica-themed sets.
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