Collect evidence
| Collect evidence | |
|---|---|
| Keyword Action | |
| Introduced | Murders at Karlov Manor |
| Last used | Ravnica: Clue Edition |
| Reminder Text | Collect evidence N (Exile cards with total mana value N or greater from your graveyard.) |
| Statistics |
16 cards  18.8%  18.8%  37.5%  6.3%  12.5%  6.3% |
| Scryfall Search | |
| keyword:"Collect evidence" | |
Collect evidence is a keyword action introduced in Murders at Karlov Manor.[1][2][3]
Description
Collecting evidence involves a player exiling any number of cards from their graveyard with combined mana value equal to, or greater than, N (the evidence number).
Collecting is done as a cost, mechanically similar to Bargain or Kicker, where doing so is optional and gives a bonus to the spell if "evidence is collected". It can also be used on Ward costs.[4]
Example
Example
Analyze the Pollen
Sorcery
As an additional cost to cast this spell, you may collect evidence 8. (Exile cards with total mana value 8 or greater from your graveyard.)
Search your library for a basic land card. If evidence was collected, instead search your library for a creature or land card. Reveal that card, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
References
- ↑ Matt Tabak (January 16, 2024). "Murders at Karlov Manor Mechanics". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (January 22, 2024). "Getting Away with Murders at Karlov Manor, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (January 22, 2024). "How is collect evidence different from delve". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Murders At Karlov Manor Debut Aftershow. (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (January 16, 2024).