Magic: The Gathering fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the first Standard set of 2024, "Murders at Karlov Manor". The murder-mystery-themed expansion promises an intriguing gameplay experience centered around a series of mysterious murders and the detective tasked with solving them. Offering a blend of new and returning mechanics focused on the art of investigation, the upcoming set has already generated excitement with the release of two exclusive preview cards.

The first preview card, Magnetic Snuffler, features a powerful construct creature with a cost of five generic mana to cast. Boasting a formidable 4 power and 4 toughness, the Magnetic Snuffler comes with two captivating abilities. Its first ability allows players to bring back a Equipment card from their graveyard to the battlefield, attached to the Snuffler, upon its entry. This capability makes it a valuable asset for Equipment decks, offering the opportunity to resurrect key cards. Additionally, whenever an artifact is sacrificed, Magnetic Snuffler receives a +1/+1 counter, making it an ideal choice for decks focused on generating and utilizing artifact tokens like Clues, Food, and Treasures.

The second preview card, Delney, Streetwise Lookout, is a Human Scout with a cost of two generic mana and one white mana. Boasting 2 power and 2 toughness, Delney provides support for smaller creatures. Its first ability ensures that creatures with power 2 or less cannot be blocked by creatures with power 3 or greater, making it a valuable addition to weenie decks. Furthermore, its second ability triggers any ability of a creature with power 2 or less an additional time, opening up thrilling combo possibilities with a range of small creatures.

Fans are already excited about the potential these cards bring to their gameplay strategies. Magnetic Snuffler's ability to return Equipment cards from the graveyard, combined with blink "blink" effect cards, can create formidable board states and catch opponents off guard. Meanwhile, Delney's ability to protect smaller creatures and amplify their abilities has the potential to revolutionize weenie decks and make a splash in various Magic: The Gathering formats.

As the release of Murders at Karlov Manor draws near, Wizards of the Coast continues to unveil more cards, mechanics, and returning characters from the Ravnica plane. With a launch date set for February 9, this expansion promises to captivate players with its intriguing murder mystery theme. Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts can anticipate more previews in the upcoming weeks leading up to the launch, as well as local game stores hosting prerelease tournaments from February 2-8.

Get ready to unravel the mysteries of Karlov Manor with this thrilling new Standard set!