Lamplight Phoenix Soars
Lamplight Phoenix from Murders at Karlov Manor is a compact aggression piece that rewards careful timing. It costs {1}{R}{R} and arrives as a 3/3 creature with flying. It trades well with ground blockers and can pressure opponents while slipping past defenses. The extended art shows the phoenix as a luminous silhouette over a dim city which matches the set tone and makes the card an attractive inclusion for decks that value tempo and board presence.
The kill and return clause changes how you evaluate exchanges. When Lamplight Phoenix dies you may exile it and collect evidence 4. If you do it returns to the battlefield tapped. That late stage recursion makes it practical in attrition battles and in decks that generate value from exile or evidence triggers. Players familiar with Murders at Karlov Manor will recognize the synergy with sacrifice effects and evidence mechanics and can pivot between aggression and long game resilience.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{R}{R}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Phoenix
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Flying. When Lamplight Phoenix dies, you may exile it and collect evidence 4. If you do, return Lamplight Phoenix to the battlefield tapped.
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Power / Toughness – 3/3
