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Call a Surprise Witness is a white uncommon sorcery from the 2024 Murders at Karlov Manor set, designed for Magic: The Gathering collectors and players.

Call a Surprise Witness

2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Murders at Karlov Manor

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Description

Call a Surprise Witness, identified as card number 289 in the Murders at Karlov Manor expansion, stands as a functional white sorcery within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Released in 2024, this uncommon card provides players with a versatile option for board states, allowing them to return a creature card with a mana value of three or less from their graveyard to the battlefield. Upon entering play, the creature gains flying and becomes a Spirit in addition to its other types, offering immediate tactical utility for decks focused on recursion and aerial threats. The card’s design reflects the intricate storytelling and mechanical depth characteristic of Murders at Karlov Manor. Artists like Greg Opalinski contribute to the set's visual identity, ensuring each card feels like a distinct piece of the larger narrative. For collectors, this card represents a tangible connection to the storyline of the Ixalan plane, where mysteries unfold and powerful entities persist beyond their initial demise. The flavor text associated with the card hints at the cunning nature of the Orzhov guild, adding narrative layering that appeals to lore enthusiasts. In the context of Magic: The Gathering collecting, cards from Murders at Karlov Manor are valued for their contribution to both casual and competitive formats. Call a Surprise Witness is particularly notable for its ability to interact with the graveyard, a key zone in many strategic archetypes. Collectors often seek this card to complete their set, appreciate its mechanical efficiency, or gather cards that support specific deck-building strategies. The uncommon rarity makes it accessible for casual play while maintaining its status as a sought-after piece for completionists. Whether you are building a graveyard-centric strategy or simply appreciate the artistic and narrative elements of the set, this card serves as a valuable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2024

Series

Murders at Karlov Manor

Card Number

#289

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Uncommon

Artist

Greg Opalinski

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{1}{W}

Type

Sorcery

Color

W

Card Text

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Return target creature card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield. Put a flying counter on it. It's a Spirit in addition to its other types.

"Honestly, the real surprise would be if a powerful member of the Orzhov *didn't* hang around after their demise." —Alquist Proft, case notes

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What is the mana cost of Call a Surprise Witness?

The mana cost for Call a Surprise Witness is one white mana and one generic mana, totaling two mana to cast.

What creature type does Call a Surprise Witness produce?

When Call a Surprise Witness resolves, it puts a Spirit counter on the returned creature, making it a Spirit in addition to its other types, and grants it flying.

Which set is Call a Surprise Witness from?

Call a Surprise Witness is card number 289 from the Murders at Karlov Manor set, released in 2024 for Magic: The Gathering.

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