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Call a Surprise Witness Murders at Karlov Manor Showcase MTG card

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Call a Surprise Witness

SORCERY Uncommon
Murders at Karlov Manor MKM #289 EDHREC #11,237
$0.23
+0.0% 7 days

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Call a Surprise Witness price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.23.

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Call a Surprise Witness Price Summary

Call a Surprise Witness's current headline price is $0.23.

Call a Surprise Witness Printings & Prices

2 printings

Call a Surprise Witness has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase treatments.

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Call a Surprise Witness Rules Text & Legality

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Sorcery — mana cost {1}{W}

Return target creature card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield. Put a flying counter on it. It's a Spirit in addition to its other types.

""Honestly, the real surprise would be if a powerful member of the Orzhov *didn't* hang around after their demise." —Alquist Proft, case notes"

Call a Surprise Witness is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

4 printings

Call a Surprise Witness has been reprinted 4 times.

Set Date Rarity Treatment Day 1 30 days 90 days
MKM #289 2024-02-09 Uncommon Showcase
MKM #289 2024-02-09 Uncommon Showcase
MKM #6 2024-02-09 Uncommon Standard
MKM #6 2024-02-09 Uncommon Standard

Call a Surprise Witness in Commander

Call a Surprise Witness is the #11,237 most-played card on EDHREC, down 193 places over the last 30 days.

Call a Surprise Witness FAQ

How much is Call a Surprise Witness worth?

Call a Surprise Witness is worth about $0.23 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.

Is Call a Surprise Witness legal in Commander?

Yes — Call a Surprise Witness is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Call a Surprise Witness been reprinted?

Yes — Call a Surprise Witness has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Call a Surprise Witness cheap?

Call a Surprise Witness trades at about $0.23 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,237 on EDHREC).