Underground Mortuary

Description

The Underground Mortuary, cataloged as card number 333, is a dual land card featured in Magic: The Gathering's 2024 expansion, Murders at Karlov Manor. Designed by artist Sergey Glushakov, this card serves as a foundational resource for players seeking to cast spells that require both black and green mana. As a Swamp-Forest hybrid, it allows mages to add either {B} or {G} to their mana pool, offering flexibility in deck construction without the need for multiple single-color lands. Unlike many dual lands, the Underground Mortuary enters the battlefield tapped, meaning it cannot produce mana the turn it is played. This trade-off is balanced by its enter-the-battlefield trigger: when played, you may surveil one card from the top of your library. Surveiling allows you to look at the top card and optionally place it into your graveyard, enabling strategic manipulation of future draws and graveyard interactions. This mechanic appeals to collectors and players who value tactical depth and synergy within their decks. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out specific cards from Murders at Karlov Manor to complete their sets or to build themed collections around the mystery theme of the expansion. The Underground Mortuary stands out for its practical utility and its integration into the set's design language. Whether you are a seasoned competitor or a casual collector, adding this card to your collection enhances your understanding of the game's evolving mechanics.