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Nick Valentine, Private Eye
Legendary Artifact Creature — Synth Detective
Nick Valentine can't be blocked except by artifact creatures. Whenever Nick Valentine or another artifact creature you control dies, you may investigate. (To investigate, create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")
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Most Played With Nick Valentine, Private Eye (196)
Sol Ring
84% of decks · $1.38
Arcane Signet
64% of decks · $0.49
Mechanized Production
62% of decks · $3.05
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
60% of decks · $0.67
Counterspell
58% of decks · $4.28
Five Hundred Year Diary
55% of decks · $0.36
Cyberdrive Awakener
55% of decks · $1.57
Efficient Construction
54% of decks · $0.49
Myr Retriever
52% of decks · $3.12
Thought Vessel
51% of decks
Thought Monitor
51% of decks · $0.35
Steel Overseer
50% of decks · $0.34
Rise and Shine
49% of decks · $0.37
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
48% of decks · $2.41
Stridehangar Automaton
48% of decks · $2.59
Fabricate
45% of decks · $10.36
Sapphire Medallion
44% of decks · $8.55
Thoughtcast
43% of decks · $3.33
Mystic Forge
43% of decks · $3.34
Krark-Clan Ironworks
42% of decks · $16.45
Ornithopter of Paradise
42% of decks · $2.23
James, Wandering Dad
41% of decks
Master of Etherium
40% of decks · $0.72
Junk Diver
39% of decks · $0.31
Urza, Lord High Artificer
39% of decks · $16.18
Deduce
39% of decks · $0.22
Synth Infiltrator
38% of decks · $0.29
Pongify
38% of decks · $3.12
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38% of decks · $3.16
Ashnod's Altar
38% of decks · $16.88
Scrap Trawler
35% of decks · $3.08
Rapid Hybridization
35% of decks · $0.78
Mind Stone
35% of decks
Whir of Invention
34% of decks · $5.53
Junk Winder
34% of decks · $0.35
Nettlecyst
33% of decks · $4.26
Unwinding Clock
33% of decks · $22.79
Swiftfoot Boots
33% of decks
Sharding Sphinx
33% of decks · $0.34
Mirrodin Besieged
33% of decks · $3.94
Jhoira's Familiar
32% of decks · $2.53
Negate
32% of decks · $0.24
Silver Myr
31% of decks · $0.70
Aetherize
31% of decks · $0.49
Arcane Denial
30% of decks · $2.03
Lightning Greaves
28% of decks · $4.00
Shimmer Myr
28% of decks · $0.39
Access Denied
27% of decks · $2.24
Phyrexian Metamorph
26% of decks · $2.21
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
26% of decks · $0.31
Unctus, Grand Metatect
26% of decks · $0.39
Clan Crafter
26% of decks · $0.64
Whirler Rogue
25% of decks · $0.22
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
25% of decks · $0.36
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
25% of decks · $4.05
Nerd Rage
25% of decks · $2.62
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
25% of decks · $0.50
Shimmer Dragon
23% of decks · $0.35
Arcbound Ravager
23% of decks · $20.17
Desynchronization
22% of decks · $5.13
Propaganda
22% of decks · $2.22
Midnight Clock
21% of decks · $0.57
Chief of the Foundry
20% of decks · $0.21
The Reality Chip
20% of decks · $4.12
Mana Drain
20% of decks · $56.89
Skullclamp
20% of decks · $5.21
Martha Jones
20% of decks · $0.33
One with the Machine
20% of decks · $0.33
Cyberman Patrol
20% of decks · $14.31
Reality Shift
20% of decks · $0.35
Cybermen Squadron
19% of decks · $23.25
Resculpt
19% of decks · $0.33
March of Progress
19% of decks · $1.44
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
19% of decks · $1.54
Burnished Hart
19% of decks · $0.30
Cyclonic Rift
19% of decks · $39.16
Confirm Suspicions
18% of decks · $0.32
Transmutation Font
18% of decks · $2.08
Simulacrum Synthesizer
18% of decks · $24.18
Artificer Class
18% of decks · $17.30
Nyssa of Traken
18% of decks · $0.29
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
18% of decks · $23.56
Hangarback Walker
18% of decks · $0.33
Uthros Research Craft
17% of decks · $1.47
Workshop Assistant
17% of decks · $0.32
Brainstorm
17% of decks · $0.57
Cloud Key
17% of decks · $1.44
Inspiring Statuary
17% of decks · $0.41
Thirst for Knowledge
16% of decks · $0.25
Masterful Replication
16% of decks · $0.36
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
16% of decks · $2.40
Swan Song
16% of decks · $10.60
Vedalken Humiliator
16% of decks · $0.35
Ponder
16% of decks · $3.58
Adaptive Omnitool
16% of decks · $1.37
Rhystic Study
15% of decks · $69.59
Research Thief
15% of decks · $1.72
Scour for Scrap
15% of decks · $0.38
Kuldotha Forgemaster
14% of decks · $11.25
Trading Post
14% of decks · $0.31
Palladium Myr
14% of decks · $1.20
Detective of the Month
14% of decks · $0.40
Ethereal Investigator
14% of decks · $0.40
Hard Evidence
14% of decks · $0.23
Worldwalker Helm
14% of decks · $4.75
Tezzeret the Seeker
13% of decks · $25.76
Magnifying Glass
13% of decks · $0.22
Sky Diamond
13% of decks · $0.25
Reverse Engineer
13% of decks · $0.18
Diversion Unit
13% of decks · $0.29
Grand Architect
12% of decks · $0.95
Fierce Guardianship
12% of decks · $63.65
Fugitive Droid
12% of decks · $0.19
Trophy Mage
12% of decks · $0.71
Master Transmuter
12% of decks · $5.50
Sensei's Divining Top
12% of decks · $39.63
Case of the Filched Falcon
12% of decks · $0.07
Universal Surveillance
12% of decks · $0.24
Retrofitter Foundry
12% of decks · $1.23
Altar of the Brood
12% of decks · $10.00
Basalt Monolith
12% of decks · $5.05
Repurposing Bay
11% of decks · $0.57
Vedalken Archmage
11% of decks · $12.57
Encroaching Mycosynth
11% of decks · $0.39
The Key to the Vault
11% of decks · $0.79
Darksteel Forge
11% of decks · $51.57
Sink into Stupor
11% of decks
Reshape
11% of decks · $4.39
Esoteric Duplicator
11% of decks · $1.38
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
11% of decks · $0.32
Secrets of the Key
10% of decks · $0.21
Pip-Boy 3000
10% of decks · $7.73
Everflowing Chalice
10% of decks · $0.30
Walking Ballista
10% of decks · $10.42
Clock of Omens
10% of decks · $3.62
In Too Deep
10% of decks · $0.73
The Antiquities War
10% of decks · $0.28
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10% of decks · $5.13
Frantic Search
9% of decks · $2.13
Bident of Thassa
9% of decks · $0.45
Trail of Evidence
9% of decks · $0.34
Disruption Protocol
9% of decks · $0.28
Stoic Rebuttal
8% of decks · $0.30
Sculpting Steel
8% of decks · $3.61
Witness Protection
8% of decks · $0.26
Wayfarer's Bauble
8% of decks · $5.61
Curse of the Swine
8% of decks · $0.30
Liquimetal Torque
8% of decks · $3.02
Mox Opal
8% of decks · $236.10
Thopter Fabricator
8% of decks · $0.36
Sea Gate Restoration
8% of decks
Brotherhood Vertibird
8% of decks · $0.34
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8% of decks · $19.82
Idol of Oblivion
7% of decks · $3.29
Press for Answers
7% of decks · $0.07
Mana Vault
7% of decks · $116.06
Endurance Bobblehead
7% of decks · $1.15
Thran Dynamo
7% of decks · $4.43
Moonlit Meditation
7% of decks · $0.47
Spell Swindle
6% of decks · $1.93
Spell Pierce
6% of decks · $0.32
Grinding Station
6% of decks · $15.15
Manifold Key
6% of decks · $1.51
The One Ring
6% of decks · $116.27
Phyrexian Altar
6% of decks · $54.36
Intelligence Bobblehead
6% of decks · $0.82
Three Steps Ahead
6% of decks · $5.94
Force of Will
6% of decks · $59.96
Eliminate the Impossible
6% of decks · $0.13
Commander's Plate
6% of decks · $38.74
Imposter Mech
6% of decks · $7.21
Commander's Sphere
6% of decks · $0.34
Agility Bobblehead
6% of decks · $2.58
Struggle for Project Purity
6% of decks · $4.32
Out Cold
6% of decks · $0.26
Disallow
6% of decks · $1.89
High Tide
6% of decks · $1.66
Perception Bobblehead
6% of decks · $2.15
Cryogen Relic
6% of decks · $0.34
Summoning Station
5% of decks · $7.76
Forsaken Monument
5% of decks · $6.59
Tamiyo's Logbook
5% of decks · $0.29
Lotus Petal
5% of decks
Mox Amber
5% of decks · $86.61
Fellwar Stone
5% of decks
Strength Bobblehead
5% of decks · $4.40
Imprisoned in the Moon
5% of decks · $0.31
Wisdom of Ages
5% of decks · $0.31
Muddle the Mixture
5% of decks · $2.76
Mystical Tutor
5% of decks · $19.16
Moonsilver Key
5% of decks · $0.94
Champion's Helm
5% of decks · $3.08
Luck Bobblehead
5% of decks · $5.65
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5% of decks · $5.80
Mystic Remora
5% of decks · $15.08
Spirit Water Revival
5% of decks · $0.58
New Cards
Fateful Discovery
8% of decks · $3.23
Memnarch, the Warden
8% of decks · $1.06
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
8% of decks · $8.95
Flitwing, Lyev Detective
4% of decks
Dragon-Cursed Halls
2% of decks · $7.91
Creatures (50)
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
60% of decks · $0.67
Cyberdrive Awakener
55% of decks · $1.57
Myr Retriever
52% of decks · $3.12
Thought Monitor
51% of decks · $0.35
Steel Overseer
50% of decks · $0.34
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
48% of decks · $2.41
Stridehangar Automaton
48% of decks · $2.59
Ornithopter of Paradise
42% of decks · $2.23
James, Wandering Dad
41% of decks
Master of Etherium
40% of decks · $0.72
Junk Diver
39% of decks · $0.31
Urza, Lord High Artificer
39% of decks · $16.18
Synth Infiltrator
38% of decks · $0.29
Scrap Trawler
35% of decks · $3.08
Junk Winder
34% of decks · $0.35
Sharding Sphinx
33% of decks · $0.34
Jhoira's Familiar
32% of decks · $2.53
Silver Myr
31% of decks · $0.70
Shimmer Myr
28% of decks · $0.39
Phyrexian Metamorph
26% of decks · $2.21
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
26% of decks · $0.31
Unctus, Grand Metatect
26% of decks · $0.39
Whirler Rogue
25% of decks · $0.22
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
25% of decks · $0.36
Shimmer Dragon
23% of decks · $0.35
Arcbound Ravager
23% of decks · $20.17
Chief of the Foundry
20% of decks · $0.21
The Reality Chip
20% of decks · $4.12
Martha Jones
20% of decks · $0.33
Cyberman Patrol
20% of decks · $14.31
Cybermen Squadron
19% of decks · $23.25
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
19% of decks · $1.54
Burnished Hart
19% of decks · $0.30
Nyssa of Traken
18% of decks · $0.29
Hangarback Walker
18% of decks · $0.33
Workshop Assistant
17% of decks · $0.32
Vedalken Humiliator
16% of decks · $0.35
Research Thief
15% of decks · $1.72
Kuldotha Forgemaster
14% of decks · $11.25
Palladium Myr
14% of decks · $1.20
Detective of the Month
14% of decks · $0.40
Ethereal Investigator
14% of decks · $0.40
Diversion Unit
13% of decks · $0.29
Grand Architect
12% of decks · $0.95
Fugitive Droid
12% of decks · $0.19
Trophy Mage
12% of decks · $0.71
Master Transmuter
12% of decks · $5.50
Vedalken Archmage
11% of decks · $12.57
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
11% of decks · $0.32
Walking Ballista
10% of decks · $10.42
Instants (37)
Counterspell
58% of decks · $4.28
Deduce
39% of decks · $0.22
Pongify
38% of decks · $3.12
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38% of decks · $3.16
Rapid Hybridization
35% of decks · $0.78
Whir of Invention
34% of decks · $5.53
Negate
32% of decks · $0.24
Aetherize
31% of decks · $0.49
Arcane Denial
30% of decks · $2.03
Access Denied
27% of decks · $2.24
Desynchronization
22% of decks · $5.13
Mana Drain
20% of decks · $56.89
Reality Shift
20% of decks · $0.35
Resculpt
19% of decks · $0.33
Cyclonic Rift
19% of decks · $39.16
Confirm Suspicions
18% of decks · $0.32
Brainstorm
17% of decks · $0.57
Thirst for Knowledge
16% of decks · $0.25
Masterful Replication
16% of decks · $0.36
Swan Song
16% of decks · $10.60
Scour for Scrap
15% of decks · $0.38
Fierce Guardianship
12% of decks · $63.65
Sink into Stupor
11% of decks
Secrets of the Key
10% of decks · $0.21
Frantic Search
9% of decks · $2.13
Disruption Protocol
9% of decks · $0.28
Stoic Rebuttal
8% of decks · $0.30
Spell Swindle
6% of decks · $1.93
Spell Pierce
6% of decks · $0.32
Three Steps Ahead
6% of decks · $5.94
Force of Will
6% of decks · $59.96
Eliminate the Impossible
6% of decks · $0.13
Out Cold
6% of decks · $0.26
Disallow
6% of decks · $1.89
High Tide
6% of decks · $1.66
Muddle the Mixture
5% of decks · $2.76
Mystical Tutor
5% of decks · $19.16
Sorceries (15)
Rise and Shine
49% of decks · $0.37
Fabricate
45% of decks · $10.36
Thoughtcast
43% of decks · $3.33
One with the Machine
20% of decks · $0.33
March of Progress
19% of decks · $1.44
Ponder
16% of decks · $3.58
Hard Evidence
14% of decks · $0.23
Reverse Engineer
13% of decks · $0.18
Universal Surveillance
12% of decks · $0.24
Reshape
11% of decks · $4.39
Curse of the Swine
8% of decks · $0.30
Sea Gate Restoration
8% of decks
Press for Answers
7% of decks · $0.07
Wisdom of Ages
5% of decks · $0.31
Spirit Water Revival
5% of decks · $0.58
Utility Artifacts (48)
Sapphire Medallion
44% of decks · $8.55
Mystic Forge
43% of decks · $3.34
Krark-Clan Ironworks
42% of decks · $16.45
Ashnod's Altar
38% of decks · $16.88
Nettlecyst
33% of decks · $4.26
Unwinding Clock
33% of decks · $22.79
Swiftfoot Boots
33% of decks
Lightning Greaves
28% of decks · $4.00
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
25% of decks · $4.05
Skullclamp
20% of decks · $5.21
Transmutation Font
18% of decks · $2.08
Simulacrum Synthesizer
18% of decks · $24.18
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
18% of decks · $23.56
Uthros Research Craft
17% of decks · $1.47
Cloud Key
17% of decks · $1.44
Inspiring Statuary
17% of decks · $0.41
Adaptive Omnitool
16% of decks · $1.37
Trading Post
14% of decks · $0.31
Worldwalker Helm
14% of decks · $4.75
Magnifying Glass
13% of decks · $0.22
Sensei's Divining Top
12% of decks · $39.63
Retrofitter Foundry
12% of decks · $1.23
Altar of the Brood
12% of decks · $10.00
Repurposing Bay
11% of decks · $0.57
Encroaching Mycosynth
11% of decks · $0.39
The Key to the Vault
11% of decks · $0.79
Darksteel Forge
11% of decks · $51.57
Esoteric Duplicator
11% of decks · $1.38
Pip-Boy 3000
10% of decks · $7.73
Clock of Omens
10% of decks · $3.62
Bident of Thassa
9% of decks · $0.45
Sculpting Steel
8% of decks · $3.61
Wayfarer's Bauble
8% of decks · $5.61
Thopter Fabricator
8% of decks · $0.36
Brotherhood Vertibird
8% of decks · $0.34
Idol of Oblivion
7% of decks · $3.29
Grinding Station
6% of decks · $15.15
Manifold Key
6% of decks · $1.51
The One Ring
6% of decks · $116.27
Phyrexian Altar
6% of decks · $54.36
Commander's Plate
6% of decks · $38.74
Imposter Mech
6% of decks · $7.21
Cryogen Relic
6% of decks · $0.34
Summoning Station
5% of decks · $7.76
Forsaken Monument
5% of decks · $6.59
Tamiyo's Logbook
5% of decks · $0.29
Moonsilver Key
5% of decks · $0.94
Champion's Helm
5% of decks · $3.08
Mana Artifacts (24)
Sol Ring
84% of decks · $1.38
Arcane Signet
64% of decks · $0.49
Five Hundred Year Diary
55% of decks · $0.36
Thought Vessel
51% of decks
Mind Stone
35% of decks
Midnight Clock
21% of decks · $0.57
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
16% of decks · $2.40
Sky Diamond
13% of decks · $0.25
Basalt Monolith
12% of decks · $5.05
Everflowing Chalice
10% of decks · $0.30
Liquimetal Torque
8% of decks · $3.02
Mox Opal
8% of decks · $236.10
Mana Vault
7% of decks · $116.06
Endurance Bobblehead
7% of decks · $1.15
Thran Dynamo
7% of decks · $4.43
Intelligence Bobblehead
6% of decks · $0.82
Commander's Sphere
6% of decks · $0.34
Agility Bobblehead
6% of decks · $2.58
Perception Bobblehead
6% of decks · $2.15
Lotus Petal
5% of decks
Mox Amber
5% of decks · $86.61
Fellwar Stone
5% of decks
Strength Bobblehead
5% of decks · $4.40
Luck Bobblehead
5% of decks · $5.65
Enchantments (18)
Mechanized Production
62% of decks · $3.05
Efficient Construction
54% of decks · $0.49
Mirrodin Besieged
33% of decks · $3.94
Clan Crafter
26% of decks · $0.64
Nerd Rage
25% of decks · $2.62
Propaganda
22% of decks · $2.22
Artificer Class
18% of decks · $17.30
Rhystic Study
15% of decks · $69.59
Case of the Filched Falcon
12% of decks · $0.07
In Too Deep
10% of decks · $0.73
The Antiquities War
10% of decks · $0.28
Trail of Evidence
9% of decks · $0.34
Witness Protection
8% of decks · $0.26
Moonlit Meditation
7% of decks · $0.47
Struggle for Project Purity
6% of decks · $4.32
Imprisoned in the Moon
5% of decks · $0.31
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5% of decks · $5.80
Mystic Remora
5% of decks · $15.08
Planeswalkers (4)
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
25% of decks · $0.50
Tezzeret the Seeker
13% of decks · $25.76
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10% of decks · $5.13
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8% of decks · $19.82
Utility Lands (28)
Seat of the Synod
63% of decks
Buried Ruin
62% of decks
Reliquary Tower
57% of decks
Academy Ruins
49% of decks
Darksteel Citadel
46% of decks
Archway of Innovation
45% of decks
Inventors' Fair
42% of decks
Mystic Sanctuary
29% of decks
Treasure Vault
23% of decks
Rogue's Passage
23% of decks
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
23% of decks
Urza's Saga
22% of decks
Otawara, Soaring City
22% of decks
War Room
17% of decks
Diamond City
16% of decks
Fomori Vault
13% of decks
Scavenger Grounds
10% of decks
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10% of decks
Urza's Tower
10% of decks
Urza's Mine
10% of decks
Temple of the False God
10% of decks
Urza's Power Plant
9% of decks
Secluded Starforge
8% of decks
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8% of decks
Castle Vantress
8% of decks
Ancient Tomb
7% of decks
Rivendell
6% of decks
Lonely Sandbar
6% of decks
Lands (12)
Island
97% of decks
Myriad Landscape
29% of decks
Scene of the Crime
23% of decks
The Mycosynth Gardens
14% of decks
Command Tower
13% of decks
Power Depot
12% of decks
Sink into Stupor
11% of decks
Sea Gate Restoration
8% of decks
Hydroelectric Specimen
7% of decks
Evolving Wilds
7% of decks
Terramorphic Expanse
5% of decks
Mirrex
5% of decks
Play-rate data via EDHREC. Card images and prices via Scryfall.
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