Nick Valentine, Private Eye
$0.17

Legendary Artifact Creature — Synth Detective

Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2102 Current Rank

#1918 Last Week

#2104 Last Month

Links & Decks

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Nick Valentine, Private Eye decks.

Uthros Research Craft

+19% Synergy $2.16

Uthros, Titanic Godcore

+13% Synergy $17.44

Moonlit Meditation

+7% Synergy $0.84

Mental Modulation

+4% Synergy $0.06

Scour for Scrap

+3% Synergy $0.27

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Nick Valentine, Private Eye's abilities and overall game plan.

Academy Manufactor

+80% Synergy $5.55

Forensic Gadgeteer

+74% Synergy $2.14

Piper Wright, Publick Reporter

+67% Synergy $0.19

Tamiyo's Journal

+66% Synergy $1.39

Etherium Sculptor

+62% Synergy $0.84

Tangletrove Kelp

+61% Synergy $0.15

Kappa Cannoneer

+59% Synergy $0.35

Sai, Master Thopterist

+56% Synergy $0.60

Thopter Spy Network

+56% Synergy $1.41

Mechanized Production

+56% Synergy $0.69

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Nick Valentine, Private Eye decks.

Emry, Lurker of the Loch

+56% Synergy $0.50

Foundry Inspector

+55% Synergy $0.32

Cyberdrive Awakener

+53% Synergy $3.00

Myr Retriever

+51% Synergy $2.05

Rise and Shine

+50% Synergy $0.26

Thought Monitor

+45% Synergy $0.42

Efficient Construction

+45% Synergy $0.37

Solemn Simulacrum

+44% Synergy $0.25

Fabricate

+30% Synergy $8.55

Counterspell

-9% Synergy $1.26

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Urza, Lord High Artificer

+42% Synergy $11.71

Ancient Tomb

-3% Synergy $95.65

The One Ring

-3% Synergy $82.22

Mana Vault

-5% Synergy $77.90

Force of Will

-10% Synergy $61.91

Cyclonic Rift

-11% Synergy $46.53

Fierce Guardianship

-13% Synergy $41.99

Rhystic Study

-17% Synergy $48.83

Mystical Tutor

-18% Synergy $15.27

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Nick Valentine, Private Eye's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Steel Overseer

+42% Synergy $0.38

Junk Diver

+41% Synergy $0.15

Senator Peacock

+41% Synergy $0.25

Scrap Trawler

+40% Synergy $5.16

James, Wandering Dad

+40% Synergy $0.14

Stridehangar Automaton

+39% Synergy $4.62

Padeem, Consul of Innovation

+34% Synergy $0.88

Junk Winder

+34% Synergy $0.12

Erdwal Illuminator

+34% Synergy $0.09

Synth Infiltrator

+33% Synergy $0.13

Master of Etherium

+32% Synergy $0.47

Sharding Sphinx

+31% Synergy $0.23

Shimmer Dragon

+28% Synergy $0.18

Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender

+28% Synergy $0.65

Jhoira's Familiar

+28% Synergy $1.37

Ornithopter of Paradise

+27% Synergy $2.67

Unctus, Grand Metatect

+26% Synergy $0.27

Curie, Emergent Intelligence

+24% Synergy $0.24

Arcbound Ravager

+24% Synergy $9.75

Martha Jones

+24% Synergy $0.19

Cybermen Squadron

+22% Synergy $6.82

Workshop Assistant

+20% Synergy $0.10

Shimmer Myr

+19% Synergy $0.22

Whirler Rogue

+19% Synergy $0.09

Hangarback Walker

+19% Synergy $0.32

Nyssa of Traken

+19% Synergy $0.13

Cyberman Patrol

+18% Synergy $3.55

Chief of the Foundry

+17% Synergy $0.17

Kuldotha Forgemaster

+16% Synergy $6.23

Burnished Hart

+15% Synergy $0.09

Detective of the Month

+15% Synergy $0.18

Vedalken Humiliator

+15% Synergy $0.23

Silver Myr

+14% Synergy $0.40

Research Thief

+14% Synergy $1.08

Diversion Unit

+14% Synergy $0.17

Palladium Myr

+13% Synergy $1.35

The Reality Chip

+11% Synergy $2.50

Grand Architect

+11% Synergy $1.05

Ethereal Investigator

+11% Synergy $0.20

Myr Battlesphere

+10% Synergy $0.19

Karn, Legacy Reforged

+10% Synergy $9.29

K-9, Mark I

+10% Synergy $1.10

Vedalken Archmage

+9% Synergy $10.68

Walking Ballista

+9% Synergy $13.38

Filigree Attendant

+9% Synergy $0.06

Transplant Theorist

+9% Synergy $0.09

Phyrexian Metamorph

+8% Synergy $2.54

Trophy Mage

+7% Synergy $0.49

Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter

+7% Synergy $4.31

Master Transmuter

+7% Synergy $2.71

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Nick Valentine, Private Eye safe.

Deduce

+39% Synergy $0.07

Access Denied

+27% Synergy $2.64

Whir of Invention

+26% Synergy $3.79

Confirm Suspicions

+19% Synergy $0.13

Desynchronization

+16% Synergy $4.01

Masterful Replication

+13% Synergy $0.22

Secrets of the Key

+12% Synergy $0.03

Spell Swindle

+9% Synergy $1.21

Resculpt

+8% Synergy $0.28

Thirst for Knowledge

+8% Synergy $0.13

Stoic Rebuttal

+7% Synergy $0.24

Out Cold

+7% Synergy $0.02

Eliminate the Impossible

+6% Synergy $0.04

Disruption Protocol

+5% Synergy $0.07

Rapid Hybridization

+4% Synergy $1.35

Pongify

+3% Synergy $2.27

An Offer You Can't Refuse

+3% Synergy $1.89

Aetherize

0% Synergy $0.43

Spell Pierce

-2% Synergy $0.18

Evacuation

-2% Synergy $0.17

Disallow

-2% Synergy $1.55

Three Steps Ahead

-3% Synergy $6.73

Arcane Denial

-5% Synergy $1.83

Reality Shift

-7% Synergy $0.25

Negate

-8% Synergy $0.25

Muddle the Mixture

-8% Synergy $1.84

Mana Drain

-10% Synergy $44.85

Swan Song

-10% Synergy $8.04

Sink into Stupor

-10% Synergy $7.27

Frantic Search

-20% Synergy $0.44

Brainstorm

-26% Synergy $1.34

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Nick Valentine, Private Eye's game plan and control the board.

Thoughtcast

+35% Synergy $1.46

March of Progress

+23% Synergy $1.24

Follow the Bodies

+22% Synergy $0.14

One with the Machine

+19% Synergy $0.17

Universal Surveillance

+13% Synergy $0.15

Reverse Engineer

+12% Synergy $0.04

Hard Evidence

+10% Synergy $0.08

Reshape

+8% Synergy $2.72

Press for Answers

+8% Synergy $0.03

Curse of the Swine

-1% Synergy $0.20

Ravenform

-6% Synergy $0.15

Sea Gate Restoration

-8% Synergy $33.79

Ponder

-14% Synergy $1.34

Preordain

-18% Synergy $0.57

Windfall

-18% Synergy $4.95

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Krark-Clan Ironworks

+42% Synergy $23.28

Ashnod's Altar

+38% Synergy $8.06

Mystic Forge

+35% Synergy $2.92

Nettlecyst

+34% Synergy $1.27

Tarrian's Soulcleaver

+27% Synergy $1.37

Nuka-Cola Vending Machine

+25% Synergy $20.65

Transmutation Font

+22% Synergy $1.27

Unwinding Clock

+20% Synergy $15.86

Inspiring Statuary

+20% Synergy $0.19

Simulacrum Synthesizer

+18% Synergy $37.02

Worldwalker Helm

+18% Synergy $3.78

Adaptive Omnitool

+16% Synergy $1.68

Magnifying Glass

+15% Synergy $0.07

Trading Post

+14% Synergy $0.46

Encroaching Mycosynth

+13% Synergy $0.31

Skullclamp

+12% Synergy $4.84

Altar of the Brood

+12% Synergy $10.24

The Key to the Vault

+10% Synergy $0.16

Cloud Key

+9% Synergy $1.58

Pip-Boy 3000

+9% Synergy $3.95

Clock of Omens

+8% Synergy $5.17

Esoteric Duplicator

+8% Synergy $1.44

Darksteel Forge

+7% Synergy $39.89

Retrofitter Foundry

+7% Synergy $2.68

Grinding Station

+7% Synergy $8.85

Summoning Station

+7% Synergy $5.36

Brotherhood Vertibird

+7% Synergy $0.25

Imposter Mech

+5% Synergy $5.70

Thinking Cap

+5% Synergy $0.04

Candlestick

+5% Synergy $0.09

Commander's Plate

+4% Synergy $36.22

Repurposing Bay

+4% Synergy $0.89

Moonsilver Key

+4% Synergy $0.55

Phyrexian Altar

+4% Synergy $57.97

Forsaken Monument

+3% Synergy $3.49

The Enigma Jewel

+3% Synergy $1.82

Manifold Key

+2% Synergy $1.12

Sensei's Divining Top

0% Synergy $33.04

Sculpting Steel

0% Synergy $1.17

Swiftfoot Boots

-1% Synergy $1.33

Lightning Greaves

-2% Synergy $4.55

Aether Spellbomb

-3% Synergy $0.19

Bident of Thassa

-4% Synergy $0.30

Wayfarer's Bauble

-8% Synergy $0.26

Sapphire Medallion

-13% Synergy $3.83

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Nick Valentine, Private Eye's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

March of the Machines

+41% Synergy $0.47

Mirrodin Besieged

+35% Synergy $4.57

Curious Inquiry

+32% Synergy $0.07

Clan Crafter

+32% Synergy $0.44

Nerd Rage

+21% Synergy $0.58

Artificer Class

+20% Synergy $14.17

In Too Deep

+15% Synergy $0.44

Case of the Filched Falcon

+13% Synergy $0.07

Fleeting Memories

+11% Synergy $0.11

Hold for Questioning

+10% Synergy $0.14

Burden of Proof

+9% Synergy $0.05

The Antiquities War

+7% Synergy $0.25

Trail of Evidence

+7% Synergy $0.21

Struggle for Project Purity

+3% Synergy $1.15

Proft's Eidetic Memory

0% Synergy $4.78

Witness Protection

0% Synergy $0.16

Reconnaissance Mission

-1% Synergy $1.09

Imprisoned in the Moon

-5% Synergy $0.16

Teferi's Ageless Insight

-11% Synergy $1.97

Propaganda

-14% Synergy $2.38

Mystic Remora

-20% Synergy $8.39

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Nick Valentine, Private Eye to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh

+28% Synergy $0.33

Tezzeret the Seeker

+8% Synergy $18.28

Tezzeret, Artifice Master

+6% Synergy $2.77

Karn, Scion of Urza

+6% Synergy $2.73

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Buried Ruin

+47% Synergy $0.34

Seat of the Synod

+46% Synergy $0.71

Darksteel Citadel

+36% Synergy $1.05

Archway of Innovation

+33% Synergy $0.94

Inventors' Fair

+32% Synergy $10.42

Academy Ruins

+26% Synergy $10.78

Treasure Vault

+23% Synergy $1.42

Diamond City

+19% Synergy $1.18

Fomori Vault

+9% Synergy $10.13

Rogue's Passage

+8% Synergy $0.30

Urza's Saga

+6% Synergy $43.32

Urza's Tower

+5% Synergy $0.78

Urza's Mine

+5% Synergy $0.70

Urza's Power Plant

+5% Synergy $0.72

Phyrexia's Core

+5% Synergy $0.22

Scavenger Grounds

+2% Synergy $0.40

Reliquary Tower

+1% Synergy $2.63

War Room

+1% Synergy $2.83

Temple of the False God

-1% Synergy $0.16

Otawara, Soaring City

-3% Synergy $18.31

Minamo, School at Water's Edge

-3% Synergy $49.50

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx

-4% Synergy $35.84

Rivendell

-5% Synergy $0.97

Castle Vantress

-13% Synergy $0.23

Mystic Sanctuary

-21% Synergy $1.35

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Five Hundred Year Diary

+59% Synergy $0.27

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass

+11% Synergy $2.76

Endurance Bobblehead

+9% Synergy $0.28

Luck Bobblehead

+8% Synergy $2.27

Perception Bobblehead

+8% Synergy $0.39

Intelligence Bobblehead

+7% Synergy $0.28

Agility Bobblehead

+7% Synergy $0.75

Strength Bobblehead

+7% Synergy $0.66

Charisma Bobblehead

+6% Synergy $0.49

Sonic Screwdriver

+5% Synergy $0.58

Sol Ring

+3% Synergy $1.21

Midnight Clock

+3% Synergy $0.38

Basalt Monolith

+3% Synergy $3.82

Machine God's Effigy

+3% Synergy $4.32

Liquimetal Torque

+2% Synergy $1.83

Arcane Signet

+1% Synergy $0.52

Thought Vessel

+1% Synergy $1.15

Mind Stone

-3% Synergy $0.18

Commander's Sphere

-3% Synergy $0.17

Mox Opal

-3% Synergy $174.20

Lotus Petal

-5% Synergy $26.31

Thran Dynamo

-6% Synergy $2.67

Everflowing Chalice

-8% Synergy $0.25

Sky Diamond

-11% Synergy $0.17

Fellwar Stone

-14% Synergy $1.27

Lands

The mana base foundation for Nick Valentine, Private Eye decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Scene of the Crime

+27% Synergy $0.25

Power Depot

+11% Synergy $0.42

The Mycosynth Gardens

+10% Synergy $0.67

Command Tower

+8% Synergy $0.30

Myriad Landscape

+6% Synergy $0.21

Evolving Wilds

+4% Synergy $0.07

Mirrex

+4% Synergy $0.53

Terramorphic Expanse

+3% Synergy $0.18

Island

+2% Synergy $0.04

Hydroelectric Specimen

-7% Synergy $1.14

Sea Gate Restoration

-8% Synergy $33.79

Sink into Stupor

-10% Synergy $7.27

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Nick Valentine, Private Eye.

Senator Peacock

Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist

Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Clan Crafter

Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam

Sai, Master Thopterist

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One

Leonardo da Vinci

Urza, Powerstone Prodigy

Curie, Emergent Intelligence

Muzzio, Visionary Architect

Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan Crafter

Akal Pakal, First Among Equals

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Clan Crafter

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne

Sydri, Galvanic Genius

Tetzin, Gnome Champion

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension

Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne

Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Cloakwood Hermit

Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Inspiring Leader

The Sixth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken

Elder Owyn Lyons

Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice

The Fifteenth Doctor // Dan Lewis

The Fifteenth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg

The Fifteenth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken

The Fifteenth Doctor // Peri Brown

The Fifteenth Doctor // Romana II