Cryptex: Unlock Evidence, Cash In Later Cryptex is a compact artifact that trades early setup for a decisive payoff. For two generic mana you can start collecting evidence with the tap ability, adding one mana of any color while placing an unlock counter on the card. The collection mechanic forces deliberate graveyard management because to collect evidence three you must exile cards from your graveyard with combined mana value three or greater. It fits into control and midrange shells that can leverage slow value and care about card advantage later in the game.
The payoff comes when Cryptex has accumulated five unlock counters. Sacrificing it triggers Surveil three and then draws three cards, converting the investment into immediate card selection and replenishment. That sequence rewards decks that build toward a late game window and that can spare the exile cost early. The foil Near Mint print is appealing to collectors and players who want a clean, playable piece of Murders at Karlov Manor tech.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}
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Card Type – Artifact
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Tap, Collect evidence 3: Add one mana of any color. Put an unlock counter on Cryptex. (To collect evidence 3, exile cards with total mana value 3 or greater from your graveyard.) Sacrifice Cryptex: Surveil 3, then draw three cards. Activate only if Cryptex has five or more unlock counters on it.
