Spectacular Showdown (MKC-162), a rare Red sorcery from the 2024 Murders at Karlov Manor Commander subset, designed to empower creature strategies with double strike and goad effects.
Spectacular Showdown
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Murders at Karlov Manor • Commander
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Spectacular Showdown, identified as card number 162, is a striking Red sorcery from the 2024 Murders at Karlov Manor set. Designed by artist Aniekan Udofia, this Rare card belongs to the Commander subset, offering a potent tactical option for players seeking aggressive creature synergies. The spell allows you to place a double strike counter on a creature, immediately enhancing its combat damage output. Following this, it goads each affected creature, compelling them to attack opponents and specifically target a player other than you in the next combat phase. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, this card represents a key piece of the MKC expansion's strategic depth. Its dual nature—capable of standard casting for a single target or overloaded for widespread board control—makes it a versatile addition to any Red-focused deck. The Commander subset format emphasizes casual, high-power gameplay, and Spectacular Showdown fits seamlessly into strategies built around controlling the battlefield and forcing unfavorable trades. Whether you are looking to complete your Murders at Karlov Manor collection or simply want a powerful tool for your Commander games, this card delivers significant impact.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2024
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
Murders at Karlov Manor
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#162
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Featured
Spectacular Showdown
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Aniekan Udofia
Card Stock
English
{1}{R}
Sorcery
R
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Put a double strike counter on target creature, then goad each creature that had a double strike counter put on it this way. (Until your next turn, those creatures attack each combat if able and attack a player other than you if able.) Overload {4}{R}{R}{R} (You may cast this spell for its overload cost. If you do, change "target" in its text to "each.")