Crime Novelist
MKMMurders at Karlov Manor/#121/2024Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.99
Cardmarket€0.88
ManaPool$1.44
TCGplayer$1.59
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.50
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.99High $2.79Low $1.99▼ 13.1%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.59TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 28.7%30d▼ 41.5%90d▲ 32.5%
90d high
$3.24
90d low
$1.15
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$1.59
Murders at Karlov Manor
- Down 41.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 51% below its 90 day high of $3.24.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 77% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Goblin Bard
Whenever you sacrifice an artifact, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature and add .
1 / 3
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Crime Novelist
Crime Novelist is a Creature — Goblin Bard, with mana cost {2}{R} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.59 (down 41.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Crime Novelist FAQ
How much is Crime Novelist worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Crime Novelist is $1.59. It is down 41.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.15 to $3.24.
What is the cheapest printing of Crime Novelist?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Murders at Karlov Manor at $1.59 on TCGplayer.
What set was Crime Novelist first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MKM #121, released 2024-02-09.
Is there a foil version of Crime Novelist?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $2.82 versus $1.59 for nonfoil, which is 77% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Crime Novelist legal in Commander?
Yes, Crime Novelist is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Crime Novelist legal in Modern?
Yes, Crime Novelist is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Crime Novelist legal in Standard?
Yes, Crime Novelist is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Crime Novelist do?
Crime Novelist is a Creature — Goblin Bard with mana cost {2}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Whenever you sacrifice an artifact, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature and add {R}.".