Benthic Criminologists — Merfolk Forensicist Benthic Criminologists fits where artifact synergies meet tempo play. This Merfolk Wizard for five mana offers a repeatable value trigger. Whenever Benthic Criminologists enters the battlefield or attacks, you may sacrifice an artifact. If you do, draw a card. That line trades expendable hardware for card advantage and sets up graveyard interactions without forcing you to commit resources when you would rather hold them.
In a Karlov Manor deck this card reads as a utility piece. It undercuts opposing equipment and token artifacts while advancing your card flow. Play it into an artifact-heavy board state or alongside recurring artifact outlets to maximize the attack trigger. The body is a 4/5 which lets it block reliably and pressure life totals so you can safely attack to activate the ability in midgame turns.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {4}{U}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Merfolk Wizard
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Whenever Benthic Criminologists enters the battlefield or attacks, you may sacrifice an artifact. If you do, draw a card.
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Power / Toughness – 4/5
