On the Job — Instant Backup for the Board
On the Job is a concise instant that turns a stalled combat into a favorable exchange. Casting it on an opponent turn gives your creatures a relevant boost for damage and trading without sacrificing tempo. The Investigate clause also generates a Clue, which can buy you a little card selection or extend the push in subsequent turns when sacrificed for card draw.
As a Showcase print from Murders at Karlov Manor this Near Mint copy pairs evocative art with clean play utility. This is a practical inclusion in black aggressive lists and middling control shells that want a surprise swing or a defensive pump followed by incremental advantage. Experienced players will value the versatility of a temporary +2/+1 across the board and the inevitability of the clue the effect creates.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{B}{B}
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Card Type – Instant
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Creatures you control get +2/+1 until end of turn. Investigate.
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