The 5 Scrunkliest Little Critters of Murders at Karlov Manor

Murders at Karlov Manor (MKM) is finally here! I don’t know about y’all, but I am beyond excited for this set to finally hit our local game stores. While some people scoff at the murder mystery theme, personally I find it to be extremely camp. I live for it. The vibes of this set are immaculate, especially the art. This then prompted me to take a look at what really matters: scrunkly little critters. I decided to take it upon myself to look for the scrunkliest little critters in the set!

Definition

Before we really dive into my five scrunkly choices, first we need to define what it means to be scrunkly. Scrunkly is a combination of the words “scrunched” and “crinkly” and is often used to describe animals or creatures that are weird or odd but are still deemed cute. [Copy Editor’s Note: I love a good portmanteau.] In the world of Magic, there are tons of scrunkly little critters, but Ravnica seems to have an unusually high concentration. Let’s explore what this plane has to offer in terms of scrunkle.

Doorkeeper Thrull

Let’s start out strong with Doorkeeper Thrull, specifically the “Dossier” variant with the paper-case-file border and theming. This adorable little critter is Magic’s new hatebear, but there isn’t anything to hate about it. It has a low mana value and flash, making it a strong piece to run in any of your hateful decks. With a cute little wink, this card is one strong yet scrunkly little critter.