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Nick Valentine, Private Eye
Price tag $0.09

Legendary Artifact CreatureSynth Detective

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2119 Current Rank
#2063 Last Week
#2155 Last Month

New Cards

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

The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+19% Synergy $0.30
Lost Days Lost Days
+2% Synergy $0.07
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
-3% Synergy $0.47
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
-4% Synergy $0.56
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
-5% Synergy $0.20

High Synergy Cards

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

Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+81% Synergy $5.15
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+73% Synergy $1.97
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+66% Synergy $0.15
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+64% Synergy $2.17
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+61% Synergy $0.70
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+61% Synergy $0.15
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+59% Synergy $0.30
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+56% Synergy $0.55
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+56% Synergy $0.63
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+56% Synergy $1.73

Top Cards

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

Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+56% Synergy $0.26
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+55% Synergy $0.48
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+51% Synergy $1.92
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+50% Synergy $3.08
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+48% Synergy $0.26
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+46% Synergy $0.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+43% Synergy $0.20
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+43% Synergy $0.42
Fabricate Fabricate
+28% Synergy $8.90
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $1.24

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $90.28
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $91.82
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-5% Synergy $83.43
Force of Will Force of Will
-10% Synergy $63.86
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $38.29
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-12% Synergy $40.44
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-16% Synergy $49.78
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-16% Synergy $13.51

Creatures

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

Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+42% Synergy $0.32
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+42% Synergy $3.58
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+41% Synergy $0.13
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+40% Synergy $0.14
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+39% Synergy $13.25
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+39% Synergy $1.35
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+39% Synergy $0.31
Synth Infiltrator Synth Infiltrator
+35% Synergy $0.15
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+33% Synergy $0.89
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+33% Synergy $0.08
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+32% Synergy $0.08
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+31% Synergy $0.52
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+30% Synergy $0.27
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+28% Synergy $1.36
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+27% Synergy $0.17
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+26% Synergy $4.97
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+26% Synergy $0.80
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+25% Synergy $0.31
Curie, Emergent Intelligence Curie, Emergent Intelligence
+24% Synergy $0.17
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+24% Synergy $0.13
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+22% Synergy $10.94
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+21% Synergy $10.24
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+20% Synergy $0.05
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+20% Synergy $0.08
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+19% Synergy $0.25
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+18% Synergy $0.23
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
+18% Synergy $0.10
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+17% Synergy $4.76
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+16% Synergy $0.08
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+16% Synergy $0.19
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+15% Synergy $0.42
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+15% Synergy $6.84
Research Thief Research Thief
+15% Synergy $2.77
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+15% Synergy $0.11
Diversion Unit Diversion Unit
+14% Synergy $0.20
Vedalken Humiliator Vedalken Humiliator
+14% Synergy $0.22
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+12% Synergy $1.35
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+12% Synergy $1.04
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+11% Synergy $3.09
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+11% Synergy $0.17
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+10% Synergy $0.19
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+10% Synergy $0.79
Filigree Attendant Filigree Attendant
+10% Synergy $0.04
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+9% Synergy $9.54
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+8% Synergy $1.83
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+8% Synergy $10.49
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+8% Synergy $4.58
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+7% Synergy $6.46
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+6% Synergy $0.52
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+6% Synergy $4.59

Instants

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

Deduce Deduce
+37% Synergy $0.08
Access Denied Access Denied
+27% Synergy $2.61
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+26% Synergy $3.84
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+19% Synergy $0.09
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+16% Synergy $5.17
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+14% Synergy $0.23
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+13% Synergy $0.07
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+10% Synergy $0.05
Resculpt Resculpt
+8% Synergy $0.19
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+8% Synergy $1.03
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+7% Synergy $0.29
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+7% Synergy $0.25
Out Cold Out Cold
+7% Synergy $0.03
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+5% Synergy $0.16
Eliminate the Impossible Eliminate the Impossible
+5% Synergy $0.04
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $0.68
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $1.53
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+1% Synergy $2.38
Aetherize Aetherize
-2% Synergy $0.36
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-2% Synergy $0.18
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
-4% Synergy $3.83
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.61
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-8% Synergy $1.77
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.25
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $45.60
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $7.61
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-10% Synergy $8.64
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-21% Synergy $0.38
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-26% Synergy $1.21

Sorceries

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

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+33% Synergy $4.62
March of Progress March of Progress
+22% Synergy $2.22
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+21% Synergy $0.11
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+17% Synergy $0.23
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+12% Synergy $0.07
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+11% Synergy $0.09
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+10% Synergy $0.05
Reshape Reshape
+8% Synergy $3.96
Press for Answers Press for Answers
+8% Synergy $0.03
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy $0.16
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-8% Synergy $32.33
Ponder Ponder
-14% Synergy $1.16
Windfall Windfall
-17% Synergy $3.89
Preordain Preordain
-18% Synergy $0.48

Utility Artifacts

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

Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+42% Synergy $24.61
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+38% Synergy $6.21
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+35% Synergy $1.74
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+32% Synergy $2.24
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+27% Synergy $1.65
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+23% Synergy $19.38
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+21% Synergy $2.27
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+20% Synergy $20.59
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+19% Synergy $0.20
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+17% Synergy $2.70
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+16% Synergy $0.03
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+15% Synergy $28.80
Trading Post Trading Post
+15% Synergy $0.47
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+15% Synergy $1.62
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+14% Synergy $1.85
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+13% Synergy $3.21
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+12% Synergy $7.12
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+12% Synergy $0.34
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+10% Synergy $0.32
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+9% Synergy $1.43
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+9% Synergy $2.55
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+9% Synergy $2.93
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+9% Synergy $0.88
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+8% Synergy $2.81
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+8% Synergy $0.22
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+7% Synergy $9.78
Summoning Station Summoning Station
+7% Synergy $6.60
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+6% Synergy $42.13
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+6% Synergy $0.62
Candlestick Candlestick
+6% Synergy $0.08
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+5% Synergy $5.20
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+5% Synergy $51.84
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+4% Synergy $38.64
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+4% Synergy $1.26
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+4% Synergy $3.81
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+3% Synergy $0.33
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+2% Synergy $1.09
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+1% Synergy $2.17
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.21
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-1% Synergy $34.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $3.82
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-3% Synergy $0.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-8% Synergy $0.19
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-14% Synergy $4.34

Enchantments

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

March of the Machines March of the Machines
+41% Synergy $0.52
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+35% Synergy $3.91
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+32% Synergy $0.07
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+31% Synergy $0.53
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+22% Synergy $0.35
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+20% Synergy $14.80
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+15% Synergy $0.08
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+14% Synergy $0.41
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+11% Synergy $0.06
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+10% Synergy $0.46
Hold for Questioning Hold for Questioning
+10% Synergy $0.12
Burden of Proof Burden of Proof
+9% Synergy $0.05
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+8% Synergy $0.22
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+8% Synergy $0.16
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+3% Synergy $1.19
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+1% Synergy $0.11
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
0% Synergy $2.77
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
-1% Synergy $1.24
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-5% Synergy $0.17
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-11% Synergy $3.57
Propaganda Propaganda
-15% Synergy $2.87
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-20% Synergy $9.04

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+28% Synergy $0.36
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+9% Synergy $22.28
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+7% Synergy $3.91
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+5% Synergy $3.25
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
0% Synergy $17.90

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+48% Synergy $0.22
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+46% Synergy $0.62
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+35% Synergy $2.05
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+33% Synergy $1.69
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+32% Synergy $10.35
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+26% Synergy $10.48
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+21% Synergy $1.47
Diamond City Diamond City
+18% Synergy $1.02
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+11% Synergy $10.55
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+10% Synergy $6.93
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+7% Synergy $0.37
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+7% Synergy $0.20
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $34.59
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+5% Synergy $0.62
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+5% Synergy $0.58
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+5% Synergy $0.66
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+5% Synergy $0.17
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.45
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.07
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $4.92
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-3% Synergy $47.66
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $19.47
Rivendell Rivendell
-4% Synergy $1.40
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $38.24
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-12% Synergy $0.16
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-19% Synergy $6.74

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+56% Synergy $0.19
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+10% Synergy $2.58
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $0.35
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $0.38
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $0.47
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $0.81
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $2.15
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $1.15
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $0.50
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+4% Synergy $0.49
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+3% Synergy $0.41
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+3% Synergy $4.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.20
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+2% Synergy $3.46
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.21
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $2.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.18
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-2% Synergy $176.47
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.14
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $24.35
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-6% Synergy $3.26
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-7% Synergy $0.16
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-11% Synergy $0.18
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $0.93

Lands

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

Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+25% Synergy $0.20
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+10% Synergy $0.43
Power Depot Power Depot
+10% Synergy $0.39
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.16
Mirrex Mirrex
+4% Synergy $0.46
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.12
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-7% Synergy $1.37
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-8% Synergy $32.33
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-10% Synergy $8.64

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