The Undercover Crocodelf is a 2024 Magic: The Gathering foil card from the Murders at Karlov Manor set, featuring a unique Elf Crocodile Detective creature type.
Undercover Crocodelf
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Murders at Karlov Manor
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The Undercover Crocodelf stands as a distinctive entry in the 2024 Magic: The Gathering Murders at Karlov Manor expansion. As card number 239, this foil variant offers collectors a visually striking addition to their library, featuring the artistic vision of Nicholas Gregory. The card introduces a fascinating creature type combination: a creature that is simultaneously an Elf, a Crocodile, and a Detective, blending fantasy tropes with a noir-inspired mystery theme. This unique identity makes it a memorable piece for enthusiasts of the game’s diverse creature lineups. In terms of gameplay mechanics, the Undercover Crocodelf brings strategic depth to the table. With a mana value of 6 and a power/toughness of 5/5, it represents a significant investment that demands careful consideration. Its primary ability triggers whenever it deals combat damage to a player, allowing you to investigate. This mechanic creates Clue tokens, which are artifact cards that can be sacrificed for two mana to draw a card, providing valuable card advantage. Additionally, the card features the Disguise mechanic, offering a flexible casting option. You may cast it face down for three generic mana as a 2/2 creature with ward, then turn it face up later by paying its disguise cost, which includes green and blue mana. This dual-path strategy adds layers of decision-making to the game. For collectors, the foil treatment of this common card enhances its aesthetic appeal, making it a standout piece for display or completion of set collections. Whether you are building a themed deck around the Detective subtype or simply appreciate the creative design of hybrid creature types, this card offers both mechanical utility and collectible value. Its presence in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game continues to engage players who enjoy intricate interactions and thematic consistency. The combination of its unique creature types and versatile abilities ensures it remains a point of interest for both casual and competitive players alike.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Undercover Crocodelf
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Nicholas Gregory
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}{G}{U}
Creature — Elf Crocodile Detective
5 / 5
G, U
Card Text
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Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.") Disguise {3}{G/U}{G/U} (You may cast this card face down for {3} as a 2/2 creature with ward {2}. Turn it face up any time for its disguise cost.)
