Unscrupulous Agent on Duty
Unscrupulous Agent is a compact black one drop that earns its slot in hand disruption strategies. For {1}{B} you get a 1 1 Elf Detective that taxes an opponent immediately when it enters the battlefield. That triggered exile effect is efficient and practical against combo hands and narrow draws. Playing this agent early forces opponents to make hard choices and gives you tempo advantage while you build toward your plan.
In the Murders at Karlov Manor context the card reads like a procedural tool used for quiet containment. The exile from hand effect is clean lines of interaction in tournament play. Use it as pressure in aggro shells or as a tempo piece in control lists. It does not replace full graveyard hate but it changes the information landscape and rewards tight sequencing.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{B}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Elf Detective
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – When Unscrupulous Agent enters the battlefield, target opponent exiles a card from their hand.
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Power / Toughness – 1/1
