Cornered Crook: Trap the Artifact, Trade the Pain Cornered Crook brings a pragmatic threat to red decks in Murders at Karlov Manor. For {4}{R} you get a 5/4 Viashino Warrior that punishes you for smart sacrificial plays. When it enters the battlefield you may sacrifice an artifact and if you do the Crook deals three damage to any target. That interaction makes it a useful play for clearing blockers, finishing off a planeswalker, or trading into a key creature while advancing your board.
In lore terms the Crook fits the set tone. It reads like a desperate scuffle turned tactical. Use it in artifact heavy shells or servo token lists where the enter the battlefield trigger becomes repeatable value. Experienced pilots will note the timing and target flexibility. It is not flashy but it is efficient and straightforward to sequence with removal and combat tricks.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {4}{R}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Viashino Warrior
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – When Cornered Crook enters the battlefield, you may sacrifice an artifact. When you do, Cornered Crook deals 3 damage to any target.
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Power / Toughness – 5/4
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Rarity – Uncommon
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Set – Murders at Karlov Manor
