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Nick Valentine, Private Eye
Price tag $0.29

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

#2484 Current Rank
#2441 Last Week
#2346 Past 2 Years

New Cards

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

The Vision The Vision
+6% Synergy $9.21
Strixhaven Skycoach Strixhaven Skycoach
+4% Synergy $0.17
Chase Inspiration Chase Inspiration
+4% Synergy $0.15
Wisdom of Ages Wisdom of Ages
+3% Synergy $0.30
Bilbo, Thief in the Night Bilbo, Thief in the Night
+3% Synergy $75.00

High Synergy Cards

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

Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+78% Synergy $6.86
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+71% Synergy $1.54
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+67% Synergy $2.92
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+65% Synergy $0.36
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+61% Synergy $0.59
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+59% Synergy $0.80
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+59% Synergy $0.53
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+59% Synergy $0.37
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+58% Synergy $0.36
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+58% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

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

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+56% Synergy $4.23
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+50% Synergy $0.35
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+50% Synergy $0.46
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+50% Synergy $3.41
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+50% Synergy $1.48
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+49% Synergy $1.79
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+46% Synergy $0.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+42% Synergy $0.30
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+40% Synergy $0.40
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $3.62

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
-2% Synergy $109.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $129.20
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $108.23
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $58.38
Force of Will Force of Will
-11% Synergy $64.60
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $41.55
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-16% Synergy $18.15
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-17% Synergy $66.59

Creatures

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

Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+46% Synergy $2.10
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+40% Synergy $0.31
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+39% Synergy $0.32
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+38% Synergy $2.50
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+38% Synergy $0.42
Synth Infiltrator Synth Infiltrator
+36% Synergy $0.30
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+35% Synergy $0.50
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+34% Synergy $2.95
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+34% Synergy $14.56
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+33% Synergy $0.37
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+30% Synergy $0.30
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+30% Synergy $0.33
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+30% Synergy $0.79
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+29% Synergy $2.08
Curie, Emergent Intelligence Curie, Emergent Intelligence
+24% Synergy $0.33
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+23% Synergy $0.44
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+22% Synergy $19.84
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+22% Synergy $0.32
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+22% Synergy $0.29
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+22% Synergy $0.18
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+21% Synergy $0.40
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+20% Synergy $1.11
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+20% Synergy $0.36
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+19% Synergy $6.11
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+19% Synergy $0.52
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
+18% Synergy $0.29
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+18% Synergy $13.44
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+18% Synergy $0.20
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+18% Synergy $0.31
Vedalken Humiliator Vedalken Humiliator
+16% Synergy $0.31
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+15% Synergy $0.28
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+14% Synergy $9.77
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+13% Synergy $0.33
Research Thief Research Thief
+13% Synergy $1.52
Diversion Unit Diversion Unit
+12% Synergy $0.26
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+12% Synergy $0.33
Fugitive Droid Fugitive Droid
+11% Synergy $0.25
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+10% Synergy $0.39
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+10% Synergy $1.27
Technodrome Technodrome
+9% Synergy $2.19
Big Mother Mouser Big Mother Mouser
+9% Synergy $1.02
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+8% Synergy $4.04
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+8% Synergy $1.00
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+7% Synergy $16.71
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+7% Synergy $0.35
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+6% Synergy $13.69
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+6% Synergy $5.85
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+6% Synergy $2.06
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+5% Synergy $6.74
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+5% Synergy $0.58

Instants

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

Deduce Deduce
+35% Synergy $0.27
Access Denied Access Denied
+27% Synergy $2.80
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+25% Synergy $5.36
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+18% Synergy $4.51
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+17% Synergy $0.31
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+16% Synergy $0.33
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+11% Synergy $0.17
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+9% Synergy $0.16
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+7% Synergy $1.62
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+6% Synergy $0.29
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+5% Synergy $0.30
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+5% Synergy $0.36
Eliminate the Impossible Eliminate the Impossible
+5% Synergy $0.05
Resculpt Resculpt
+4% Synergy $0.19
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $0.52
Aetherize Aetherize
+2% Synergy $0.38
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $1.71
Disallow Disallow
-1% Synergy $1.74
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $1.96
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-1% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $2.03
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
-4% Synergy $8.01
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-5% Synergy $0.24
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.22
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $55.81
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-9% Synergy $2.33
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-10% Synergy $7.20
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $8.18
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-21% Synergy $1.11
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-24% Synergy $1.43

Sorceries

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

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+34% Synergy $3.70
Fabricate Fabricate
+25% Synergy $9.53
March of Progress March of Progress
+19% Synergy $1.38
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+17% Synergy $0.29
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+17% Synergy $0.33
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+10% Synergy $0.21
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+10% Synergy $0.19
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+9% Synergy $0.17
Press for Answers Press for Answers
+6% Synergy $0.06
Reshape Reshape
+5% Synergy $4.51
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+0% Synergy $0.80
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-2% Synergy $0.33
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-9% Synergy $37.24
Ponder Ponder
-13% Synergy $1.73

Utility Artifacts

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

Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+41% Synergy $17.30
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+36% Synergy $16.24
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+35% Synergy $2.90
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+31% Synergy $3.18
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+27% Synergy $3.55
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+23% Synergy $20.70
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+18% Synergy $1.84
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+17% Synergy $23.51
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+16% Synergy $6.27
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+15% Synergy $0.37
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+14% Synergy $1.05
Trading Post Trading Post
+14% Synergy $0.33
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+14% Synergy $29.12
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+13% Synergy $2.61
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+12% Synergy $0.16
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+10% Synergy $8.25
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+10% Synergy $2.11
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+10% Synergy $4.81
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+9% Synergy $1.15
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+9% Synergy $1.02
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+9% Synergy $0.40
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+8% Synergy $4.78
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+8% Synergy $0.45
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+8% Synergy $1.33
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+7% Synergy $0.69
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+6% Synergy $43.21
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+6% Synergy $0.34
Summoning Station Summoning Station
+6% Synergy $7.71
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.91
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+4% Synergy $54.81
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+4% Synergy $20.44
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+4% Synergy $8.27
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+4% Synergy $5.53
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+3% Synergy $0.38
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.88
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+3% Synergy $7.61
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+2% Synergy $45.96
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+2% Synergy $1.19
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+1% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.39
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+1% Synergy $3.32
Manifold Key Manifold Key
-1% Synergy $1.58
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-2% Synergy $47.41
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-2% Synergy $0.36
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-8% Synergy $0.30
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-12% Synergy $6.22

Enchantments

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

March of the Machines March of the Machines
+40% Synergy $0.55
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+32% Synergy $4.80
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+30% Synergy $0.21
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+27% Synergy $0.80
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+23% Synergy $0.97
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+17% Synergy $14.52
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+11% Synergy $0.10
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+9% Synergy $0.40
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+8% Synergy $0.29
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+8% Synergy $0.35
Burden of Proof Burden of Proof
+7% Synergy $0.07
Hold for Questioning Hold for Questioning
+7% Synergy $0.14
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+7% Synergy $0.06
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+5% Synergy $0.39
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+5% Synergy $4.13
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+3% Synergy $0.26
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
-2% Synergy $1.57
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-6% Synergy $0.29
Propaganda Propaganda
-9% Synergy $3.12

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+25% Synergy $0.40
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+7% Synergy $4.76
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+5% Synergy $23.01
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+4% Synergy $4.34
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+1% Synergy $18.33

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+50% Synergy $0.35
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+46% Synergy $0.64
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+37% Synergy $3.86
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+32% Synergy $0.64
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+30% Synergy $13.37
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+28% Synergy $9.67
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+21% Synergy $1.79
Diamond City Diamond City
+17% Synergy $4.17
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+11% Synergy $10.00
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+9% Synergy $10.71
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+8% Synergy $0.36
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+7% Synergy $0.33
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+7% Synergy $41.36
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+5% Synergy $1.87
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+5% Synergy $0.64
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+5% Synergy $1.48
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.33
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.99
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+0% Synergy $0.33
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-4% Synergy $62.97
Rivendell Rivendell
-4% Synergy $1.91
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $30.54
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $51.80
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-11% Synergy $0.28
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-21% Synergy $0.92

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+56% Synergy $0.34
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+11% Synergy $1.49
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $0.85
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $0.68
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+4% Synergy $4.31
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+4% Synergy $1.14
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+4% Synergy $1.05
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+4% Synergy $4.08
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+4% Synergy $3.38
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+3% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.50
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.63
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+1% Synergy $3.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $1.10
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+0% Synergy $3.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+0% Synergy $3.30
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-2% Synergy $240.66
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.33
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-5% Synergy $0.32
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-5% Synergy $5.50
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-6% Synergy $37.57
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-9% Synergy $0.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-14% Synergy $2.20

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
+24% Synergy $0.33
Power Depot Power Depot
+11% Synergy $0.44
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.21
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+8% Synergy $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.30
Mirrex Mirrex
+4% Synergy $0.84
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.12
Island Island
+3% Synergy $2.00
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.16
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-7% Synergy $0.82
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-9% Synergy $37.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-10% Synergy $7.20

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