Explosive Timing for Control Players Ill Timed Explosion is a compact spell that rewards careful hand management and precise sequencing. Cast for {2}{U}{R} and draw two cards to refill your options. You may discard two cards afterward and if you do the spell converts those discards into a board clearing number. It fits neatly into decks that trade card quality for tempo and want a single turn swing that leverages high mana value cards in the graveyard.
The extended art Near Mint Foil presentation makes this copy a good play piece and a display worthy addition to a Karlov Manor themed collection. In practice use the draw to find discard fodder or set up larger X values by pitching a single high cost card alongside a cheap filler. The text resolves cleanly with common rules interactions so you can plan around sacrifice effects and graveyard synergies with confidence.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{U}{R}
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Card Type – Sorcery
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Draw two cards. Then you may discard two cards. When you do, Ill-Timed Explosion deals X damage to each creature, where X is the greatest mana value among cards discarded this way.
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Set – Murders at Karlov Manor
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Rarity – Rare
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Condition – Near Mint Foil Extended Art