It’s time for a good old fashioned whodunnit – intrigue is set to unfold and aspiring detectives in Magic: The Gathering and Magic: The Gathering Arena are summoned to immerse themselves in the Murders at Karlov Manor Story Deck event, hosted by Alquist Proft and his esteemed Agency colleagues.
From February 27 to March 5, participants in MTG Arena can sharpen their deductive skills, solving heinous crimes and earning exclusive card styles for their collections.
Festival: Murders at Karlov Manor Story Decks Event Details
The Festival event commences on February 27 at 8am PT (UTC-08:00) and concludes on March 5 at 8am PT. The format is set as Standard pre-constructed, providing the flexibility to play with any of the five decks and switch strategies at will. Entry is granted for 2,500 gold or 500 gems, and participants can engage in the event until its culmination.
For those eager to dive into the action earlier, prerelease events at local game stores kick off on February 2. Additionally, MTG players can secure their place at the forefront by preordering Murders at Karlov Manor on MTG Arena, ensuring they are the first to experience the release on February 6.
Take a quick look at the revealed Story Decks below.
Crime Scenes & Seances (Orzhov Syndicate)
Kaya, on a quest for truth, investigates the murder of Teysa in this deck. Focused on amassing Spirits, including Kaya, Spirits’ Justice, and Teysa, Opulent Oligarch, the objective is to employ Delney, Streetwise Lookout to guide them through defenders. Utilize the power of the dearly departed by manipulating the Graveyard to uncover Clues and capture the criminals.
Minored in Criminology (Bant)
Accompany Kellan on his detective journey in this Bant deck. Under the mentorship of Ezrim, the archon who founded the Agency, players accumulate Clues by playing lands. The strategy involves holding off until you are armed with all the facts and deploying powerful Detectives like Ezrim, Agency Chief to secure victory.
Sideline Schemes (Cult of Rakdos)
Judith orchestrates chaos in Sideline Schemes, using damaging spells and creatures to eliminate threats while boosting one’s own forces. Judith, Carnage Connoisseur plays a crucial role, creating powerful tokens and granting abilities to neutralize formidable adversaries.
It’s Elementary (Esper)
Alquist Proft and Etrata team up in this deck, leveraging Clues to unleash formidable Assassins such as Etrata, Deadly Fugitive and Massacre Girl, Known Killer. Transform opponent’s cards into creatures and enhance their battle abilities with the Disguise and Cloak mechanics, ultimately securing victory.
Caught Red Branched (Naya)
Centered around Vitu-Ghazi, Trostani, Three Whispers, this deck unveils a deadly plot with Trostani at its core. Build up powerful creatures to create an exhilarating finish, with the card Trostani, Three Whispers offering flexible buffs to support formidable cards like Anzrag, the Quake-Mole and Tolsimir, Midnight’s Light.
Non-Event Story Decks
Beware the Wolf (Brawl Deck)
Tolsimir takes center stage in this Selesnya guild-themed deck, emphasizing Elves and Wolves. Voja, Jaws of the Conclave synergizes with these creature types, growing big furries and drawing cards based on the number of Elves and Wolves controlled.
Solving Beyond Murders: Diving into Standard Constructed
Beyond murder mysteries on the Magic: The Gathering Arena version, the Murders at Karlov Manor physical release introduces players to a new metagame in Standard Constructed, Booster Draft, and more. Interested MTG fans can participate in various play opportunities, beginning with the Prerelease events from February 2 to 8.
These prerelease events for the new set take place at Wizards of the Coast’s Wizards Play Network (WPN) retailers worldwide, offering players the chance to open Murders at Karlov Manor Play Boosters, construct decks, and engage in gameplay within a welcoming local setting.
The Prerelease is an ideal environment for players of all skill levels, fostering a sense of community and fun. Meanwhile, the Sealed Deck format eliminates the need to bring a pre-existing deck; instead, players open six Murders at Karlov Manor Play Boosters from their Prerelease Pack, including a special promo card, and construct a deck from the contents adding a measure of randomness.
Murders at Karlov Manor promises an immersive experience for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts, combining mystery-solving narratives with strategic gameplay. Whether participating physically or through MTG Arena, the Festival event, exploring Story Decks, or engaging in the broader play opportunities, players are invited to solve the mysteries set in the rich lore and locations of Ravnica.
We wonder, will the new cards in the set make their way to this year’s Magic: The Gathering World Championship?
