Slice from the Shadows — Precise Removal in Karlov Manor Slice from the Shadows is a compact instant that delivers unconditional answers at instant speed. Cast it with flexible investment of X and a single black mana to trade raw resources for immediate board control. The spell cannot be countered so it bypasses many protection and timing plays. In practice it rewards reading the board and committing mana where it matters most.
This Near Mint Foil from the Murders at Karlov Manor set is a practical pick for control decks and midrange lists that need reliable removal without additional interaction. Its simplicity makes it easy to sequence with combat tricks and sacrifice synergies while the uncounterable nature reduces risk against blue heavy decks. The card carries a small slice of campus lore where subtle threats get dealt with before they escalate.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {X}{B}
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Card Type – Instant
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – This spell can't be countered. (This includes by the ward ability.) Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn.
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