Unexplained Absence is a rare white instant from the 2024 Murders at Karlov Manor Commander subset, offering strategic exile effects for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts.
Unexplained Absence
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Murders at Karlov Manor • Commander
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Unexplained Absence, identified as card number 17 in the Murders at Karlov Manor Commander subset, is a distinctive white instant from Magic: The Gathering released in 2024. Designed by artist Rockey Chen, this card features a mana cost of {3}{W} and a mana value of 4, making it a substantial investment of resources for players seeking control-oriented strategies. The card allows you to exile up to one target nonland permanent each player controls, with a unique secondary effect that forces the exiled permanent's controller to cloak the top card of their library. This mechanic introduces face-down creature threats that can alter the board state significantly during gameplay. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out cards from the Murders at Karlov Manor series for their intricate design and thematic depth. As a rare card in this subset, Unexplained Absence holds interest for those building Commander decks that utilize exile mechanics or cloaking strategies. The product represents a key piece for enthusiasts of the 2024 release, bridging competitive gameplay with collector value. Its white identity and instant speed allow for flexible timing, appealing to strategic players who appreciate tactical depth in the Magic: The Gathering universe.
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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
#17
Featured Subject
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Featured
Unexplained Absence
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Rockey Chen
Card Stock
English
{3}{W}
Instant
W
Card Text
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For each player, exile up to one target nonland permanent that player controls. For each permanent exiled this way, its controller cloaks the top card of their library. (To cloak a card, put it onto the battlefield face down as a 2/2 creature with ward {2}. Turn it face up any time for its mana cost if it's a creature card.)