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Nick Valentine, Private Eye
Price tag $0.25

Legendary Artifact Creature — Synth Detective

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 43% Clues 13% Combo 8% Tokens 7% Aristocrats 4% Counterspells 3% Historic 2% Voltron 2% Card Draw 2% Equipment 2%

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

Links & Decks

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

Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Clan Crafter Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Clan Crafter
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Clan Crafter Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan Crafter
Muzzio, Visionary Architect Muzzio, Visionary Architect
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
Urza, Powerstone Prodigy Urza, Powerstone Prodigy
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Curie, Emergent Intelligence Curie, Emergent Intelligence
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Clan Crafter Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Clan Crafter Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Clan Crafter
Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci
The Capitoline Triad The Capitoline Triad
Doc Ock, Evil Inventor Doc Ock, Evil Inventor
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
Mendicant Core, Guidelight Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Mishra, Eminent One Mishra, Eminent One
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
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Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
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Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
Akiri, Line-Slinger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Akiri, Line-Slinger // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Akiri, Line-Slinger Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akiri, Line-Slinger // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Siani, Eye of the Storm Akiri, Line-Slinger // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Akiri, Line-Slinger Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Akiri, Line-Slinger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Seventh Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Seventh Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Fourth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Tetzin, Gnome Champion Tetzin, Gnome Champion
Urza, Lord Protector Urza, Lord Protector