Wizards of the Coast will be releasing the Murders at Karlov Manor set for Magic the Gathering (MTG) on 9th February 2024.

In celebration of the launch, Wizards of the Coast Southeast Asia has commissioned an original murder mystery for aspiring investigators to work together and nab the murderer in a preview event of the set’s launch.

From 5th February onwards, excerpts of the mystery will be presented as an online content on Wizards of the Coast SEA’s Facebook and Instagram, with prizes to be won for players in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Officers present: Detective Alquist Proft, Private Eye Kaya Kassir

Meeting Notes

Murders at Karlov Manor takes place in the sprawling cityscape of Ravnia, and this detective-themed set evokes classic murder mystery tropes as players investigate a series of cold-blooded killers tied to a greater conspiracy.

With intriguing puzzles and cryptic clues to be collected, Murders at Karlov Manor is also the first MTG set to introduce Play Boosters, a brand-new way to play and experience the card game.

Introducing Play Boosters

First on the scene for the launch of Murders at Karlov Manor are the new Play Boosters, available for the first time.

Combining the playability of Draft Boosters with the fun pack-opening experience of Set Boosters, Play Boosters offer a rewarding blend of gameplay and collectibility.

With the opportunity to pull additional Rares and Mythic Rares, these new boosters are the number one suspect for players looking to enjoy a richer Limited play experience.

The Suspects

The Disguise card allows a card to be placed face down as a 2/2 colourless creature with Ward, and disguised creatures can be turned face up at any time by paying the disguise cost, unique to each card.

If a creature is labelled as Suspected of a crime, it gains menace and can’t block for as long as it’s Suspected.

Meanwhile, Collect Evidence involves exiling any number of cards from your graveyard with a combined mana value equal to or greater than the specified number to activate a unique effect.

The Murders at Karlov Manor also introduces Cases, which is a new spin on Enchantments that offer unique conditions for players to fulfill to “solve” them, earning additional effects.

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Detective’s Arsenal

From flashy Showcase Magnified treatments that offer a closer look at clues and suspects, to fabulous Ravnica City treatments for the idolised guild leaders, players can build elegant and stylish decks to show off to their fellow detectives.

Full-Art Impossible Lands can also be collected, depicting the staggering ecumenopolis of Ravnica via colour-centred cityscapes.

For those seeking the facts, Showcase Dossiers give a concrete profile of all characters and suspects. Further secrets can be uncovered in the Invisible Ink Dossiers, with hidden handwritten notes scrawled across these rare cards.

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Equally challenging to find are the Serialised Ravnica City cards available only in Collector Boosters, with their double rainbow foil highlighting the grandeur of Ravnica’s guild leaders.

Furthermore, the borderless treatment also makes a return, available in both Play and Collector Boosters.