The Curious Cadaver is a Zombie Detective creature from the 2024 Magic: The Gathering Murders at Karlov Manor expansion, identified as card number 194.
Curious Cadaver
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Murders at Karlov Manor
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Card number 194 in the 2024 Murders at Karlov Manor expansion, Curious Cadaver is a distinct addition to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This creature card features the specific type line of Zombie Detective, blending thematic elements of mystery with gameplay mechanics that appeal to collectors and strategists alike. The card operates within the blue and black color identities, requiring a mana cost of two generic, one blue, and one black mana to cast. Designed by artist Peter Polach, the Curious Cadaver card brings a unique visual and mechanical presence to the set. As a four-mana creature with three power and one toughness, it offers a balanced profile for deck building. The card possesses the flying ability, allowing it to bypass ground-based blockers, which adds tactical depth to its use in matches. Beyond its base stats, Curious Cadaver includes a triggered ability that activates when you sacrifice a Clue token. This effect allows you to return Curious Cadaver from your graveyard to your hand, providing recursive value and synergy with clue-generating strategies. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, this card represents a specific piece of the 2024 Murders at Karlov Manor release. The set code MKM identifies this print within the broader catalog, helping enthusiasts track and organize their collections. Whether you are building a themed deck around the detective genre or simply appreciating the artistic interpretation of a zombie detective, Curious Cadaver offers a compelling option. Its inclusion in the 2024 lineup highlights the continued creativity and narrative depth found in modern Magic: The Gathering expansions. Collectors often seek out specific card numbers like 194 to complete their sets or to highlight unique creature types within their collections.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Curious Cadaver
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Peter Polach
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}{B}
Creature — Zombie Detective
3 / 1
B, U
Card Text
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Flying When you sacrifice a Clue, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.
"When you said I could learn a lot from a corpse, I have to admit I wasn't expecting it to lecture me on forensic procedure." —Kellan, to Ezrim









