Drag the Canal is a compact Instant that does more than a single tempo play. Cast Drag the Canal for {2}{U}{B} to create a 2/2 white and blue Detective creature token that can block, chump, or start digging for clues immediately. The token keeps board presence while leaving your mana open for responses or follow up interaction later in the turn.
The conditional follow up rewards timing and sequencing. If a creature died this turn you gain 2 life, surveil 2, then investigate. That sequence provides card selection with a mild life buffer and a clue to fuel card draw. In Murders at Karlov Manor decks that value graveyard triggers or incremental advantage, Drag the Canal is a tidy answer that fits control shells and midrange lists alike.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{U}{B}
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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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Power / Toughness – 2/2 (token)
