Murders at Karlov Manor
Murder {1}{B}{B}
Instant
Destroy target creature.
Laughter and conversation trailed off as the revelers gathered around Zegana's body. Three things quickly became clear: it was a murder, the killer was likely among them, and Teysa's party was definitely over.
Nightdrinker Moroii {3}{B}
Creature - Vampire
Flying
When Nightdrinker Moroii enters, you lose 3 life.
Disguise {B}{B}
When Nightdrinker Moroii enters, you lose 3 life.
Disguise {B}{B}
4/2
Outrageous Robbery {X}{B}{B}
Instant
Target opponent exiles the top X cards of their library face down. You may look at and play those cards for as long as they remain exiled. If you cast a spell this way, you may spend mana as though it were mana of any type to cast it.
"When you can't erase your own trail, leave as many false ones as possible."
—Etrata
—Etrata
Persuasive Interrogators {4}{B}{B}
Creature - Gorgon Detective
When Persuasive Interrogators enters, investigate.
Whenever you sacrifice a Clue, target opponent gets two poison counters.
Whenever you sacrifice a Clue, target opponent gets two poison counters.
5/6
Polygraph Orb {4}{B}
Artifact
When Polygraph Orb enters, look at the top four cards of your library. Put two of them into your hand and the rest into your graveyard. You lose 2 life.
{2}, {T}, Collect evidence 3: Each opponent loses 3 life unless they discard a card or sacrifice a creature.
{2}, {T}, Collect evidence 3: Each opponent loses 3 life unless they discard a card or sacrifice a creature.
Presumed Dead {1}{B}
Instant
Until end of turn, target creature gets +2/+0 and gains "When this creature dies, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control and suspect it."
"Corpses are pulled from the undercity canals every day. They'll assume one's mine."
Repeat Offender {1}{B}
Creature - Human Assassin
{2}{B}: If Repeat Offender is suspected, put a +1/+1 counter on it. Otherwise, suspect it.
"Blasted sketch artist did too good a job. Looks like it's time for me to lie low for a little while."
2/1
Rot Farm Mortipede {3}{B}
Creature - Insect
Whenever one or more creature cards leave your graveyard, Rot Farm Mortipede gets +1/+0 and gains menace and lifelink until end of turn.
Every week, the necropsy lab's unclaimed bodies are transferred to the Golgari for "recycling."
3/4
Slice from the Shadows {X}{B}
Instant
This spell can't be countered.
Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn.
Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn.
"Proft has been poking his nose where it doesn't belong. I want him out of the way."
—Judith, to Massacre Girl
—Judith, to Massacre Girl
Slimy Dualleech {3}{B}
Creature - Leech
At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with power 2 or less gets +1/+0 and gains deathtouch until end of turn.
"Isn't it gorgeous? It's my most efficient corpse eliminator! One head bites while the other chews."
—Glogus, Golgari leechbreeder
—Glogus, Golgari leechbreeder
2/4
Related card:
Furgul, Quag Nurturer
Snarling Gorehound {B}
Creature - Dog
Menace
Whenever another creature you control with power 2 or less enters, surveil 1.
Whenever another creature you control with power 2 or less enters, surveil 1.
"I'd offer your dog a treat, but I'm afraid I don't have any appendages to spare."
—Alquist Proft, to Judith
—Alquist Proft, to Judith
1/1
Soul Enervation {3}{B}
Enchantment
Flash
When Soul Enervation enters, target creature gets -4/-4 until end of turn.
Whenever one or more creature cards leave your graveyard, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.
When Soul Enervation enters, target creature gets -4/-4 until end of turn.
Whenever one or more creature cards leave your graveyard, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.
Judith's plan was close to fruition. She couldn't have Agrus get in the way.
Toxin Analysis {B}
Instant
Target creature gains deathtouch and lifelink until end of turn. Investigate.
"Poison this deadly is only used by the Ochran. Either the Golgari are behind this, or someone wants us to think they are."
Undercity Eliminator {3}{B}{B}
Creature - Gorgon Assassin
When Undercity Eliminator enters, you may sacrifice an artifact or creature. When you do, exile target creature an opponent controls.
With their guild shunned for opening the doors to Phyrexia, some among the Golgari embraced their status as pariahs and took out their bitterness on all who crossed their paths.
3/3
Unscrupulous Agent {1}{B}
Creature - Elf Detective
When Unscrupulous Agent enters, target opponent exiles a card from their hand.
Obtaining evidence through the "proper" channels can take weeks of paperwork. Sometimes justice just can't wait.
1/1
Vein Ripper {3}{B}{B}{B}
Creature - Vampire Assassin
Flying
Ward—Sacrifice a creature.
Whenever a creature dies, target opponent loses 2 life and you gain 2 life.
Ward—Sacrifice a creature.
Whenever a creature dies, target opponent loses 2 life and you gain 2 life.
"I'm afraid your investigation has reached a dead end."
6/5
Anzrag's Rampage {3}{R}{R}
Sorcery
Destroy all artifacts you don't control, then exile the top X cards of your library, where X is the number of artifacts that were put into graveyards from the battlefield this turn. You may put a creature card exiled this way onto the battlefield. It gains haste. Return it to your hand at the beginning of the next end step.
Bolrac-Clan Basher {4}{R}{R}
Creature - Cyclops Warrior
Double strike, trample
Disguise {3}{R}{R}
Disguise {3}{R}{R}
Determining the culprit was not difficult. Getting him to stop committing the crime long enough to be arrested, however, was a massive challenge.
3/2
Case of the Burning Masks {1}{R}{R}
Enchantment - Case
When this Case enters, it deals 3 damage to target creature an opponent controls.
To solve — Three or more sources you controlled dealt damage this turn.
Solved — Sacrifice this Case: Exile the top three cards of your library. Choose one of them. You may play that card this turn.
To solve — Three or more sources you controlled dealt damage this turn.
Solved — Sacrifice this Case: Exile the top three cards of your library. Choose one of them. You may play that card this turn.
Case of the Crimson Pulse {2}{R}
Enchantment - Case
When this Case enters, discard a card, then draw two cards.
To solve — You have no cards in hand.
Solved — At the beginning of your upkeep, discard your hand, then draw two cards.
To solve — You have no cards in hand.
Solved — At the beginning of your upkeep, discard your hand, then draw two cards.
Caught Red-Handed {4}{R}
Instant
This spell can't be countered.
Gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn. Suspect it.
Gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn. Suspect it.
"Wait, stop! I've been framed! Extremely convincingly!"
The Chase Is On {2}{R}
Instant
Target creature gets +3/+0 and gains first strike until end of turn. Investigate.
Etrata evaded the Boros arresters and Azorius lawmages, but not even a master assassin could give Kaya the slip.
Concealed Weapon {1}{R}
Artifact - Equipment
Equipped creature gets +3/+0.
Disguise {2}{R}
When Concealed Weapon is turned face up, attach it to target creature you control.
Equip {1}{R}
Disguise {2}{R}
When Concealed Weapon is turned face up, attach it to target creature you control.
Equip {1}{R}
Connecting the Dots {1}{R}
Enchantment
Whenever a creature you control attacks, exile the top card of your library face down.
{1}{R}, Discard your hand, Sacrifice Connecting the Dots: Put all cards exiled with Connecting the Dots into their owners' hands.
{1}{R}, Discard your hand, Sacrifice Connecting the Dots: Put all cards exiled with Connecting the Dots into their owners' hands.
"How could I have missed it? The answer was right in front of me all along!"
Convenient Target {R}
Enchantment - Aura
Enchant creature
When Convenient Target enters, suspect enchanted creature.
Enchanted creature gets +1/+1.
{2}{R}: Return Convenient Target from your graveyard to your hand.
When Convenient Target enters, suspect enchanted creature.
Enchanted creature gets +1/+1.
{2}{R}: Return Convenient Target from your graveyard to your hand.