Call a Surprise Witness
Murders at Karlov Manor · #289

Call a Surprise Witness

Call a Surprise Witness is a Uncommon Sorcery from Murders at Karlov Manor (289) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.27 for ungraded copies.

Murders at Karlov Manor set collectorsBulk and playset buyers Standard legalFuture legalHistoric legalTimeless legalGladiator legalPioneer legal
TCGPlayer market $0.27
Cardmarket trend €0.16
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Call a Surprise Witness suits collectors and players working on Murders at Karlov Manor who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Call a Surprise Witness from Murders at Karlov Manor?

Call a Surprise Witness is a Sorcery in Murders at Karlov Manor numbered 289. Mana cost {1}{W}. Color identity: W. Call a Surprise Witness (289) from Murders at Karlov Manor should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

What is Call a Surprise Witness worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.27 for Call a Surprise Witness. Low and high spread runs $0.27 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.16; foil: $0.27; Normal: $0.21. This printing is from Murders at Karlov Manor. Collector number 289 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetMurders at Karlov Manor
Number289
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.27
Cardmarket EUR€0.16
cardmarket $0.16
foil $0.27
Normal $0.21

Card stats

ColorsW

How collectible is Call a Surprise Witness?

Call a Surprise Witness is a Uncommon printing in Murders at Karlov Manor. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Murders at Karlov Manor. Collector number 289 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Call a Surprise Witness?

Call a Surprise Witness lists as Sorcery. Artist: Greg Opalinski. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Murders at Karlov Manor. Collector number 289 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Call a Surprise Witness (289) from Murders at Karlov Manor should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Call a Surprise Witness is catalogued as Uncommon Sorcery in Murders at Karlov Manor, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.27 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.16; foil: $0.27; Normal: $0.21).
  • Mana cost {1}{W} and type line Sorcery help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Call a Surprise Witness from Murders at Karlov Manor?

Call a Surprise Witness is a Uncommon Sorcery from Murders at Karlov Manor numbered 289 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Call a Surprise Witness worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.27 for ungraded Call a Surprise Witness. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Call a Surprise Witness?

Call a Surprise Witness is catalogued as Uncommon in Murders at Karlov Manor. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Call a Surprise Witness legal in Commander or Standard?

Call a Surprise Witness shows format legality in standard, future, historic, timeless based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Call a Surprise Witness near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.27. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.