Nick Valentine, Private Eye
$0.28

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

#2185 Current Rank

#2284 Last Week

#2213 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

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

Buzz Bots

+8% Synergy $0.15

Fugitive Droid

+7% Synergy $0.27

Big Mother Mouser

+7% Synergy $0.83

Coin of Mastery

+7% Synergy $2.42

April O'Neil, Human Element

+7% Synergy $13.27

High Synergy Cards

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

Academy Manufactor

+78% Synergy $6.21

Forensic Gadgeteer

+73% Synergy $2.93

Tamiyo's Journal

+66% Synergy $1.99

Piper Wright, Publick Reporter

+66% Synergy $0.37

Sai, Master Thopterist

+61% Synergy $0.96

Etherium Sculptor

+61% Synergy $0.84

Tangletrove Kelp

+59% Synergy $0.33

Thopter Spy Network

+59% Synergy $1.65

Kappa Cannoneer

+59% Synergy $0.47

Foundry Inspector

+57% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

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

Mechanized Production

+56% Synergy $3.14

Emry, Lurker of the Loch

+53% Synergy $0.49

Myr Retriever

+51% Synergy $3.19

Cyberdrive Awakener

+50% Synergy $2.04

Rise and Shine

+50% Synergy $0.32

Efficient Construction

+49% Synergy $0.49

Steel Overseer

+46% Synergy $0.36

Solemn Simulacrum

+45% Synergy $0.26

Thought Monitor

+41% Synergy $0.38

Counterspell

-7% Synergy $1.98

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb

-5% Synergy $109.97

Mana Vault

-5% Synergy $97.50

The One Ring

-7% Synergy $106.03

Cyclonic Rift

-11% Synergy $41.18

Fierce Guardianship

-11% Synergy $55.49

Force of Will

-11% Synergy $68.48

Mystical Tutor

-17% Synergy $15.93

Rhystic Study

-18% Synergy $58.23

Creatures

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

Stridehangar Automaton

+46% Synergy $2.66

Junk Diver

+40% Synergy $0.25

James, Wandering Dad

+40% Synergy $0.22

Senator Peacock

+40% Synergy $0.36

Urza, Lord High Artificer

+37% Synergy $13.74

Padeem, Consul of Innovation

+36% Synergy $2.45

Scrap Trawler

+36% Synergy $2.12

Synth Infiltrator

+36% Synergy $0.27

Master of Etherium

+34% Synergy $0.60

Erdwal Illuminator

+32% Synergy $0.24

Sharding Sphinx

+31% Synergy $0.38

Junk Winder

+31% Synergy $0.21

Ornithopter of Paradise

+30% Synergy $1.02

Jhoira's Familiar

+30% Synergy $1.77

Shimmer Dragon

+26% Synergy $0.37

Curie, Emergent Intelligence

+25% Synergy $0.37

Unctus, Grand Metatect

+23% Synergy $0.35

The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan

+23% Synergy $0.30

Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender

+23% Synergy $1.11

Whirler Rogue

+22% Synergy $0.13

Arcbound Ravager

+22% Synergy $15.31

Martha Jones

+22% Synergy $0.28

Shimmer Myr

+21% Synergy $0.33

Cybermen Squadron

+20% Synergy $11.14

Workshop Assistant

+20% Synergy $0.25

Cyberman Patrol

+19% Synergy $4.61

Nyssa of Traken

+19% Synergy $0.26

Chief of the Foundry

+18% Synergy $0.20

Silver Myr

+17% Synergy $0.51

Burnished Hart

+16% Synergy $0.25

Kuldotha Forgemaster

+16% Synergy $8.61

Vedalken Humiliator

+16% Synergy $0.34

Hangarback Walker

+15% Synergy $0.31

Research Thief

+14% Synergy $2.39

Detective of the Month

+14% Synergy $0.36

Diversion Unit

+13% Synergy $0.17

Palladium Myr

+12% Synergy $1.35

Ethereal Investigator

+11% Synergy $0.35

The Reality Chip

+10% Synergy $3.70

Grand Architect

+10% Synergy $1.20

Filigree Attendant

+10% Synergy $0.13

ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot

+10% Synergy $0.26

Myr Battlesphere

+9% Synergy $0.30

Karn, Legacy Reforged

+8% Synergy $11.61

Vedalken Archmage

+7% Synergy $11.27

Master Transmuter

+7% Synergy $6.19

Phyrexian Metamorph

+6% Synergy $2.35

Trophy Mage

+5% Synergy $0.63

Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter

+5% Synergy $4.65

Walking Ballista

+5% Synergy $10.79

Instants

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

Deduce

+36% Synergy $0.08

Access Denied

+28% Synergy $2.34

Whir of Invention

+26% Synergy $5.49

Desynchronization

+18% Synergy $4.49

Confirm Suspicions

+18% Synergy $0.31

Masterful Replication

+15% Synergy $0.59

Thirst for Knowledge

+10% Synergy $0.28

Secrets of the Key

+10% Synergy $0.10

Spell Swindle

+8% Synergy $1.74

Resculpt

+7% Synergy $0.43

Stoic Rebuttal

+6% Synergy $0.26

Rapid Hybridization

+5% Synergy $0.79

Scour for Scrap

+5% Synergy $0.36

Disruption Protocol

+5% Synergy $0.10

Out Cold

+5% Synergy $0.16

Eliminate the Impossible

+5% Synergy $0.05

Pongify

+1% Synergy $1.95

An Offer You Can't Refuse

-1% Synergy $2.54

Aetherize

-1% Synergy $0.47

Disallow

-1% Synergy $1.66

Spell Pierce

-2% Synergy $0.25

Three Steps Ahead

-4% Synergy $6.29

Arcane Denial

-6% Synergy $2.11

Reality Shift

-6% Synergy $0.31

Negate

-8% Synergy $0.06

Mana Drain

-8% Synergy $50.50

Muddle the Mixture

-9% Synergy $1.93

Sink into Stupor

-10% Synergy $7.06

Swan Song

-11% Synergy $8.35

Frantic Search

-22% Synergy $0.46

Brainstorm

-25% Synergy $1.31

Sorceries

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

Thoughtcast

+33% Synergy $3.59

Fabricate

+27% Synergy $8.98

March of Progress

+21% Synergy $1.34

Follow the Bodies

+20% Synergy $0.25

One with the Machine

+16% Synergy $0.30

Universal Surveillance

+11% Synergy $0.22

Hard Evidence

+10% Synergy $0.20

Reverse Engineer

+10% Synergy $0.13

Press for Answers

+7% Synergy $0.05

Reshape

+6% Synergy $3.64

Spirit Water Revival

+2% Synergy $0.65

Curse of the Swine

-2% Synergy $0.21

Sea Gate Restoration

-10% Synergy $31.07

Ponder

-15% Synergy $1.43

Windfall

-17% Synergy $5.34

Preordain

-18% Synergy $0.59

Utility Artifacts

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

Krark-Clan Ironworks

+42% Synergy $22.44

Mystic Forge

+36% Synergy $2.50

Ashnod's Altar

+36% Synergy $14.76

Nettlecyst

+32% Synergy $3.74

Tarrian's Soulcleaver

+27% Synergy $1.94

Nuka-Cola Vending Machine

+21% Synergy $15.23

Unwinding Clock

+20% Synergy $19.42

Transmutation Font

+20% Synergy $2.32

Inspiring Statuary

+16% Synergy $0.37

Simulacrum Synthesizer

+15% Synergy $28.93

Skullclamp

+15% Synergy $5.02

Worldwalker Helm

+15% Synergy $3.64

Adaptive Omnitool

+15% Synergy $1.50

Trading Post

+14% Synergy $0.40

Altar of the Brood

+13% Synergy $10.19

Magnifying Glass

+13% Synergy $0.08

Uthros Research Craft

+11% Synergy $1.32

Encroaching Mycosynth

+11% Synergy $0.39

Pip-Boy 3000

+11% Synergy $3.28

The Key to the Vault

+10% Synergy $0.42

Clock of Omens

+10% Synergy $3.11

Cloud Key

+9% Synergy $1.31

Repurposing Bay

+9% Synergy $0.85

Retrofitter Foundry

+9% Synergy $2.78

Esoteric Duplicator

+9% Synergy $1.09

Darksteel Forge

+7% Synergy $47.68

Brotherhood Vertibird

+7% Synergy $0.38

Summoning Station

+7% Synergy $7.55

Grinding Station

+6% Synergy $15.08

Forsaken Monument

+5% Synergy $4.25

Swiftfoot Boots

+4% Synergy $2.00

Commander's Plate

+4% Synergy $44.89

Thopter Fabricator

+4% Synergy $0.39

Blasting Station

+4% Synergy $8.87

Phyrexian Altar

+4% Synergy $49.81

Imposter Mech

+3% Synergy $7.00

Moonsilver Key

+3% Synergy $0.80

Champion's Helm

+3% Synergy $1.86

Lightning Greaves

+1% Synergy $4.61

Idol of Oblivion

+1% Synergy $0.82

Sculpting Steel

0% Synergy $2.70

Manifold Key

-1% Synergy $1.08

Sensei's Divining Top

-2% Synergy $38.93

Waterbending Scroll

-3% Synergy $0.27

Bident of Thassa

-4% Synergy $0.40

Wayfarer's Bauble

-7% Synergy $0.30

Sapphire Medallion

-15% Synergy $5.96

Enchantments

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

March of the Machines

+41% Synergy $0.55

Mirrodin Besieged

+33% Synergy $3.74

Curious Inquiry

+31% Synergy $0.14

Clan Crafter

+30% Synergy $0.59

Nerd Rage

+23% Synergy $0.61

Artificer Class

+19% Synergy $14.48

Case of the Filched Falcon

+12% Synergy $0.07

In Too Deep

+12% Synergy $0.36

Burden of Proof

+9% Synergy $0.04

Fleeting Memories

+9% Synergy $0.08

Moonlit Meditation

+8% Synergy $0.56

The Antiquities War

+8% Synergy $0.28

Hold for Questioning

+8% Synergy $0.12

Trail of Evidence

+7% Synergy $0.25

Struggle for Project Purity

+5% Synergy $2.89

Witness Protection

+2% Synergy $0.27

Reconnaissance Mission

-1% Synergy $1.35

Proft's Eidetic Memory

-2% Synergy $3.08

Imprisoned in the Moon

-6% Synergy $0.35

Propaganda

-12% Synergy $3.14

Teferi's Ageless Insight

-12% Synergy $3.45

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh

+27% Synergy $0.36

Tezzeret, Artifice Master

+8% Synergy $4.60

Tezzeret the Seeker

+6% Synergy $21.75

Karn, Scion of Urza

+5% Synergy $3.83

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain

+1% Synergy $17.67

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin

+51% Synergy $0.36

Seat of the Synod

+47% Synergy $0.65

Darksteel Citadel

+38% Synergy $7.66

Archway of Innovation

+32% Synergy $1.09

Inventors' Fair

+31% Synergy $13.01

Academy Ruins

+27% Synergy $9.03

Treasure Vault

+23% Synergy $1.51

Diamond City

+19% Synergy $1.83

Uthros, Titanic Godcore

+10% Synergy $12.35

Rogue's Passage

+9% Synergy $1.63

Fomori Vault

+9% Synergy $7.67

Urza's Saga

+7% Synergy $38.11

Urza's Mine

+6% Synergy $0.96

Urza's Tower

+6% Synergy $0.75

Urza's Power Plant

+6% Synergy $0.88

Secluded Starforge

+6% Synergy $0.35

Phyrexia's Core

+5% Synergy $0.26

Scavenger Grounds

+3% Synergy $0.44

War Room

+2% Synergy $8.73

Reliquary Tower

+1% Synergy $3.84

Temple of the False God

+1% Synergy $0.28

Otawara, Soaring City

-4% Synergy $25.10

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx

-5% Synergy $44.85

Minamo, School at Water's Edge

-5% Synergy $55.63

Rivendell

-5% Synergy $1.42

Castle Vantress

-12% Synergy $0.31

Mystic Sanctuary

-18% Synergy $4.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary

+57% Synergy $0.35

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass

+12% Synergy $1.94

Endurance Bobblehead

+7% Synergy $0.75

Intelligence Bobblehead

+6% Synergy $1.20

Perception Bobblehead

+6% Synergy $1.80

Luck Bobblehead

+6% Synergy $3.02

Agility Bobblehead

+6% Synergy $1.01

Strength Bobblehead

+6% Synergy $3.78

Charisma Bobblehead

+5% Synergy $1.77

Sonic Screwdriver

+4% Synergy $4.46

Sol Ring

+3% Synergy $1.18

Arcane Signet

+3% Synergy $0.45

Thought Vessel

+3% Synergy $2.44

Midnight Clock

+3% Synergy $0.51

Basalt Monolith

+3% Synergy $4.41

Moonsnare Prototype

+3% Synergy $0.23

Mind Stone

+2% Synergy $0.28

Machine God's Effigy

+2% Synergy $6.05

Liquimetal Torque

+1% Synergy $3.77

Commander's Sphere

-2% Synergy $0.30

Mox Opal

-3% Synergy $191.56

Thran Dynamo

-5% Synergy $4.63

Everflowing Chalice

-6% Synergy $0.29

Lotus Petal

-6% Synergy $37.89

Sky Diamond

-10% Synergy $0.20

Fellwar Stone

-14% Synergy $1.11

Lands

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

Scene of the Crime

+26% Synergy $0.30

Power Depot

+12% Synergy $0.38

Command Tower

+9% Synergy $0.24

The Mycosynth Gardens

+8% Synergy $0.44

Myriad Landscape

+6% Synergy $0.30

Mirrex

+4% Synergy $0.46

Island

+3% Synergy $0.20

Evolving Wilds

+3% Synergy $0.22

Terramorphic Expanse

+3% Synergy $0.29

Hydroelectric Specimen

-8% Synergy $0.96

Sink into Stupor

-10% Synergy $7.06

Sea Gate Restoration

-10% Synergy $31.07

Similar Commanders

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

Senator Peacock

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Clan Crafter

Emry, Lurker of the Loch

Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan Crafter

Muzzio, Visionary Architect

Padeem, Consul of Innovation

Urza, Powerstone Prodigy

Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer

Curie, Emergent Intelligence

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One

Sai, Master Thopterist

James, Wandering Dad

Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Clan Crafter

Leonardo da Vinci

The Capitoline Triad

Doc Ock, Evil Inventor

Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut

Mishra, Eminent One

Traxos, Scourge of Kroog

Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer

Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept

Marvin, Murderous Mimic

Akiri, Line-Slinger // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken

Akiri, Line-Slinger // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer

Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist

Akiri, Line-Slinger // Siani, Eye of the Storm

Akiri, Line-Slinger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept

The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius

The Seventh Doctor // Ryan Sinclair