Undercover Crocodelf: Quietly Unravel the Clue
Undercover Crocodelf fits the Murders at Karlov Manor theme by turning combat into investigation. The 5 5 body arrives late for the board state but rewards aggression. When this Elf Crocodile Detective connects with a player you create a Clue token which converts skirmish damage into card advantage and enables midgame digging. The disguise mechanic gives you a low cost window to deploy a warded 2 2 that can later flip into a meaningful threat for three and a mixed green blue payment.
Play reads cleanly for experienced players who value tempo and card selection. Cast face down to bait removal or develop an early board presence then pay the disguise cost to reveal a 5 5 that pressures planes and hands while continuing to generate Clues. The card suits Golgari and Simic style decks that want both combat presence and incremental advantage in a single slot.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {4}{G}{U}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Elf Crocodile Detective
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Whenever Undercover Crocodelf deals combat damage to a player, investigate. (Create a Clue token. It is an artifact with "2, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card.") Disguise 3{G}{U} (You may cast this card face down for 3 as a 2/2 creature with ward 2. Turn it face up any time for its disguise cost.)
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Power / Toughness – 5/5
