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Nick Valentine, Private Eye
Price tag $0.25

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

#2415 Current Rank
#2558 Last Week
#2295 Last Month

New Cards

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

Fugitive Droid Fugitive Droid
+12% Synergy $0.30
Big Mother Mouser Big Mother Mouser
+10% Synergy $0.96
Buzz Bots Buzz Bots
+9% Synergy $0.14
Technodrome Technodrome
+9% Synergy $3.93
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+5% Synergy $15.80

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 $6.93
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+72% Synergy $2.45
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+68% Synergy $2.86
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+64% Synergy $0.32
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+61% Synergy $0.58
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+60% Synergy $1.10
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+60% Synergy $0.45
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+59% Synergy $0.33
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+57% Synergy $0.43
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+57% Synergy $0.37

Top Cards

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

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+57% Synergy $2.53
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+50% Synergy $0.44
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+50% Synergy $0.65
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+50% Synergy $1.72
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+50% Synergy $0.33
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+49% Synergy $2.65
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+47% Synergy $0.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+44% Synergy $0.27
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+39% Synergy $0.39
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $2.48

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
-3% Synergy $108.93
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $122.46
The One Ring The One Ring
-6% Synergy $98.98
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $56.33
Force of Will Force of Will
-11% Synergy $69.18
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $41.42
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-16% Synergy $17.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-18% Synergy $67.17

Creatures

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

Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+46% Synergy $2.61
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+40% Synergy $0.21
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+39% Synergy $0.33
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+39% Synergy $0.39
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+38% Synergy $1.76
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+36% Synergy $14.76
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+36% Synergy $0.58
Synth Infiltrator Synth Infiltrator
+36% Synergy $0.27
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+34% Synergy $2.53
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+32% Synergy $0.17
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+31% Synergy $0.15
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+30% Synergy $0.35
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+28% Synergy $0.84
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+28% Synergy $1.96
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+24% Synergy $0.37
Curie, Emergent Intelligence Curie, Emergent Intelligence
+24% Synergy $0.48
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+23% Synergy $0.43
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+23% Synergy $0.16
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+23% Synergy $17.50
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+23% Synergy $0.95
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+22% Synergy $0.31
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+22% Synergy $0.24
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+21% Synergy $4.67
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+21% Synergy $0.36
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+20% Synergy $12.06
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+19% Synergy $0.19
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
+19% Synergy $0.21
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+18% Synergy $0.52
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+18% Synergy $0.30
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+16% Synergy $0.41
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+16% Synergy $8.74
Vedalken Humiliator Vedalken Humiliator
+16% Synergy $0.31
Research Thief Research Thief
+15% Synergy $1.64
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+14% Synergy $0.30
Diversion Unit Diversion Unit
+14% Synergy $0.18
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+13% Synergy $0.32
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+13% Synergy $0.35
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+11% Synergy $1.28
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+10% Synergy $1.29
Filigree Attendant Filigree Attendant
+10% Synergy $0.10
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+9% Synergy $3.72
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+9% Synergy $4.00
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+7% Synergy $1.79
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+7% Synergy $12.50
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+7% Synergy $5.67
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+7% Synergy $0.22
Steelswarm Operator Steelswarm Operator
+7% Synergy $0.09
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+6% Synergy $6.01
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+5% Synergy $0.58
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+4% Synergy $10.64

Instants

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

Deduce Deduce
+35% Synergy $0.12
Access Denied Access Denied
+27% Synergy $2.69
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+25% Synergy $5.35
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+19% Synergy $4.04
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+17% Synergy $0.29
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+16% Synergy $0.29
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+12% Synergy $0.30
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+9% Synergy $0.11
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+7% Synergy $1.81
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+7% Synergy $0.27
Resculpt Resculpt
+6% Synergy $0.36
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+6% Synergy $0.35
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+6% Synergy $0.12
Fractalize Fractalize
+6% Synergy $0.16
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $0.50
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $1.71
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.41
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $2.05
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-2% Synergy $0.35
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
-3% Synergy $6.33
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.43
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.32
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $52.08
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.20
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-9% Synergy $1.83
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-10% Synergy $5.64
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $7.19
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-22% Synergy $0.45
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-25% Synergy $1.37

Sorceries

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

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+34% Synergy $4.30
Fabricate Fabricate
+26% Synergy $8.93
March of Progress March of Progress
+21% Synergy $1.33
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+18% Synergy $0.30
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+17% Synergy $0.29
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+10% Synergy $0.22
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+9% Synergy $0.20
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+9% Synergy $0.12
Press for Answers Press for Answers
+6% Synergy $0.05
Reshape Reshape
+5% Synergy $4.14
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+1% Synergy $0.62
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-2% Synergy $0.27
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-9% Synergy $33.89
Ponder Ponder
-15% Synergy $1.64
Preordain Preordain
-18% Synergy $0.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+42% Synergy $21.62
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+36% Synergy $2.58
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+36% Synergy $15.53
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+32% Synergy $3.29
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+28% Synergy $3.33
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+24% Synergy $21.40
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+21% Synergy $1.88
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+19% Synergy $20.33
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+17% Synergy $0.34
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+16% Synergy $5.69
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+16% Synergy $28.99
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+16% Synergy $2.84
Trading Post Trading Post
+14% Synergy $0.37
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+14% Synergy $1.47
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+12% Synergy $8.85
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+12% Synergy $0.12
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+11% Synergy $0.45
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+11% Synergy $3.97
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+10% Synergy $0.97
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+10% Synergy $0.38
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+10% Synergy $4.00
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+10% Synergy $2.83
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+10% Synergy $1.09
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+9% Synergy $1.01
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+8% Synergy $0.75
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+7% Synergy $0.34
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+6% Synergy $46.07
Summoning Station Summoning Station
+6% Synergy $7.66
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+5% Synergy $5.49
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+5% Synergy $24.02
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+5% Synergy $54.75
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+5% Synergy $9.63
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.85
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+4% Synergy $43.69
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+4% Synergy $0.37
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+3% Synergy $0.35
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.78
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+3% Synergy $2.07
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+2% Synergy $7.20
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+2% Synergy $0.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $3.70
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+1% Synergy $3.13
Manifold Key Manifold Key
-1% Synergy $1.68
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-3% Synergy $44.58
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-3% Synergy $0.41
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
-3% Synergy $0.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.30
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-13% Synergy $5.58

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 $0.54
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+32% Synergy $4.76
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+31% Synergy $0.15
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+30% Synergy $0.78
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+23% Synergy $0.84
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+19% Synergy $14.94
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+12% Synergy $0.06
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+12% Synergy $0.37
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+9% Synergy $0.28
Burden of Proof Burden of Proof
+9% Synergy $0.06
Hold for Questioning Hold for Questioning
+8% Synergy $0.14
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+7% Synergy $0.29
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+7% Synergy $0.07
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+6% Synergy $0.41
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+5% Synergy $3.72
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+3% Synergy $0.24
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
-2% Synergy $2.74
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-6% Synergy $0.29
Propaganda Propaganda
-10% Synergy $3.44

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+27% Synergy $0.35
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+7% Synergy $5.05
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+6% Synergy $22.44
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+5% Synergy $4.21
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+1% Synergy $19.93

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+51% Synergy $0.36
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+48% Synergy $0.57
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+39% Synergy $4.64
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+33% Synergy $0.76
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+31% Synergy $12.99
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+28% Synergy $9.05
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+23% Synergy $1.68
Diamond City Diamond City
+19% Synergy $3.27
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+13% Synergy $9.65
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+10% Synergy $10.21
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+8% Synergy $0.30
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+8% Synergy $0.40
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+7% Synergy $39.96
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+5% Synergy $0.84
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+5% Synergy $1.56
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+5% Synergy $1.98
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+5% Synergy $0.28
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.65
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $1.13
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $28.81
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-4% Synergy $60.97
Rivendell Rivendell
-4% Synergy $1.50
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $51.64
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-12% Synergy $0.29
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-19% Synergy $0.80

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+57% Synergy $0.38
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+12% Synergy $1.37
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $1.03
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+5% Synergy $3.79
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $0.84
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.89
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+3% Synergy $0.56
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.43
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.33
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+2% Synergy $4.77
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.19
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $3.37
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-3% Synergy $215.47
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.34
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-5% Synergy $4.45
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-6% Synergy $0.36
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-7% Synergy $37.54
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-11% Synergy $0.24

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 $0.32
Power Depot Power Depot
+12% Synergy $0.39
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.26
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+8% Synergy $0.37
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.21
Mirrex Mirrex
+4% Synergy $0.61
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-8% Synergy $0.80
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-9% Synergy $33.89
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-10% Synergy $5.64

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