Torch the Witness {X}{R}

Sorcery

🏷️ Card draw

Torch the Witness deals twice X damage to target creature. If excess damage was dealt to that creature this way, investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")

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Murders at Karlov Manor

English · 2024-02-09

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Legality snapshot

standardLEGALpioneerLEGALmodernLEGALlegacyLEGALvintageLEGALcommanderLEGAL

💡 Standard legal because this card is from Murders at Karlov Manor, released 2024-02-09, and the set is Standard legal.

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Oracle source: Scryfall / Wizards
Oracle updated: July 6, 2026
Legality source: Scryfall
Legality checked: July 6, 2026
Price source: tcgcsv / TCGplayer
Price synced: Jul 9, 2026
Scryfall ID: 22bbf709-d8e9-4e3b-8ec8-206f1b2162b3
Oracle ID: 51473069-68dc-4e87-b345-d7cbcfdeea74
TCGplayer ID: 534592

📈 Standard Metagame Intelligence

Standard Decks12%
Avg. Copies3.8
Sideboard Share13%
Top Archetypes:
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Recent Tournament Finishes:
5th Place at Pro Tour Barcelona (G. Nassif)July 4, 2026
2nd Place at Standard Open (K. Budde)July 5, 2026
5th Place at Standard Challenge 32-Player (S. Yamamoto)June 20, 2026

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