The “Murders at Karlov Manor” isn’t just any card game set; it’s a whole adventure wrapped up in the world of Magic: The Gathering, set on the bustling, mysterious streets of Ravnica.
It’s been released to the community last February 9th, 2024, and it’s like a giant puzzle waiting for you to solve it.
The game set includes some really smart folks like Mark Rosewater and a team of wizards (well, not real wizards, but they’re just as cool) who design and develop these cards to ensure the best mystery-solving experience.
The set has 286 regular cards that are a mix of common, uncommon, rare, and even super-rare mythic cards. Plus, there are some super special cards that shine and shimmer because they’re foil. Imagine finding clues on these to solve the mysteries.
They’ve also tossed in some super tricky lands called “surveil lands” that are part of a special group of cards. And for those who love a challenge, there are “Impossible” lands with mind-bending art that looks like something out of a puzzle book.
Some cards are like nothing you’ve ever seen before. They’ve got these “Magnified” cards that spotlight the story, making you feel like you’re right in the middle of the action. And if you think that’s cool, there are also “Ravnica City” cards that show off the iconic city spires, making every card a little piece of the Ravnica world.
For those who love collecting, there are super rare versions of some cards with shiny, rainbow foil that you can only find in special packs. And there are even cards with hidden surprises that show up under certain light—like a secret message from the world of Ravnica.
So, as you dive into “Murders at Karlov Manor,” you’re not just playing a game. You’re uncovering a mystery, collecting evidence, and solving a crime that’s as mysterious as the city of Ravnica itself.
“Murders at Karlov Manor” isn’t just another set in the Magic: The Gathering universe; it’s the thrilling third chapter of the Omenpath Arc. Ravnica, a city known for its depth and intrigue, is on the edge of its seat as a series of murders and attempts have left everyone guessing and fearing for what’s next. The responsibility to solve this chilling spree falls on Alquist Proft and the dedicated sleuths at the Ravnican Agency of Magicological Investigations.
But Proft isn’t going it alone. Joining the investigation are Kaya Cassir, who’s renowned for her unique ability to communicate with spirits, and Kellan, adding their expertise to the mix. Together, they’re diving deep into Ravnica’s darkest corners to piece together this puzzle.
The list of suspects reads like a who’s who of Ravnica’s most notorious characters: Massacre Girl, Etrata, Izoni, Krenko, Judith, Kylox, Tolsimir Wolfblood, Rakdos, and Aurelia. Each has their motives, methods, and madness, making the mystery all the more tangled.
“Murders at Karlov Manor” is breaking new ground in Magic: The Gathering with its introduction of 15-card Play Boosters, a fresh twist that combines the best parts of Draft and Set Boosters into one package. You’ll find either a cool marketing card or an art card in each of these packs. A big change coming with this is the reduction in the number of common cards you’ll find in a pack, meaning the total number of commons in the set drops from 101 to 80. But don’t worry, to balance things out, they’re bumping up the number of uncommons from 80 to 100.
A neat feature in these boosters is the rare surveil lands. Instead of showing up in the rare card slot, they pop up in the “wild card” slot, making them more common than you’d expect. In fact, you’re likely to find one in every six packs, a significant jump from the usual rare card frequency.
For those who love collecting, “Murders at Karlov Manor” doesn’t stop at Play Boosters. It also shines in Collector Boosters, a Bundle, and not one, but four Commander decks. The Bundles have been supercharged too; now they include 9 booster packs and 30 lands, with 10 of those lands being full-art versions—a bit of a change from previous sets which had 8 boosters and 40 lands.
