The Unexplained Absence card (MKC #17) from the 2024 Murders at Karlov Manor Commander subset. This white instant offers strategic exile effects for your deck.
Unexplained Absence
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Murders at Karlov Manor • Commander
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Description
Unexplained Absence stands as a notable inclusion in the 2024 Murders at Karlov Manor Commander subset of Magic: The Gathering. Carrying the card number 17, this rare white instant is designed by Rockey Chen and features a mana cost of {3}{W} with a mana value of 4. It belongs to the single-color white identity, making it a focused addition for mono-white strategies. The card functions as a versatile removal tool. Its effect allows each player to exile up to one nonland permanent they control. For every permanent exiled in this manner, its controller cloaks the top card of their library. Cloaking places that card onto the battlefield face down as a 2/2 creature with ward {2}. Players can turn it face up any time by paying its mana cost, provided it is a creature card. The card's design and rules text reflect the set's thematic elements, offering a distinct gameplay experience. Its rarity status within the set makes it a sought-after component for deck builders and collectors who value strategic depth. Whether you are looking to complete a Commander subset or add a powerful instant to your library, this card represents a significant piece of the 2024 Magic: The Gathering landscape. The card's ability to disrupt opponents while potentially generating value through cloaked creatures makes it a compelling subject for study and collection.
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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.)
