Drag the Canal rewards timing and attention to the stack more than brute force. Cast this instant for {U}{B} to create a 2/2 white and blue Detective creature token and to exploit a recent casualty. If a creature died this turn you gain 2 life, surveil 2, then investigate. The split of token generation and a conditional follow up fits well into a control or midrange plan that practices value trades and maximizes each combat step.
As a piece from Murders at Karlov Manor this extended art light play foil pairs practical utility with atmospheric flavor. The Detective token gives board presence and a reliable way to trigger investigate or sacrifice synergies. Use Drag the Canal when a favored blocker falls or after a removal spell resolves to stack life gain, card selection, and clue production in a single instant.
Card Details:- Mana Cost – {U}{B}
- Card Type – Instant
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- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Create a 2/2 white and blue Detective creature token. If a creature died this turn, you gain 2 life, surveil 2, then investigate.
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