Assassin's Trophy — Clean Cut
Assassin's Trophy from Murders at Karlov Manor is a concise answer to any board problem. As an instant it lets you destroy target permanent an opponent controls while still leaving room to navigate tempo and mana turns. The trade off is straightforward and familiar to experienced pilots; the controller gets a basic land, which matters most against high value permanents and locked boards.
Play it when you need immediate removal or to reset a threatening plan. The card sits comfortably in midrange builds and sacrifice synergies where you can capitalize on tempo after the exchange. A small piece of Karlov Manor lore lingers in the art and reminder text that even tidy kills have a cost.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {B}{G}
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Card Type – Instant
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Subtypes – None
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Destroy target permanent an opponent controls. Its controller may search their library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
