One unique keyword ability that debuted in Murders at Karlov Manor is collecting evidence.
What exactly does this sleuthing keyword do, and how does it impact gameplay?
What Is Collecting Evidence?
The keyword collect evidence willalways be seen in combination with a number.
Some spells may have optional additional costs of collecting evidence.
These spells will have additional effects that happen “if evidence was collected.”
For permanents with those additional costs, theymay have unique enters-the-battlefield triggered abilitiesthat occur only if evidence was collected.
Take the black artifact card Polygraph Orb, for example.
This keyword focuses on a certain number of cards being in your graveyard.
Clearly, there is some built-in synergy between these two mechanics.
How Many Collect Evidence Cards Are There?
There is alsoone colorless cardwith collect evidence.
Unleash Karlach, Fury of Avernus with these cards for your Magic: The Gathering Commander deck.
