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
- $0.18
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 set Murders at Karlov Manor, a top-down design inspired by classic mystery tropes and detective fiction. As part of the Magic: The Gathering card game, the set was conceived to immerse players in a noir-themed investigation on the plane of Ravnica. The design team focused on mechanics that evoke the feeling of gathering clues and revealing secrets, integrating these thematic elements directly into the card's function.
The artwork for this card was crafted to reflect the high-stakes, suspenseful aesthetic of a fantasy detective story. The illustration aims to capture a moment of sudden discovery, emphasizing the contrast between shadow and illumination. Within the competitive community, the card is recognized for its utility in red-aligned decks, serving as a versatile tool for both removal and card selection, fitting squarely into the set's broader mechanical identity.
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