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Nick Valentine, Private Eye
Price tag $0.26

Legendary Artifact Creature — Synth Detective

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 40% Clues 9% Tokens 9% Combo 8% Aristocrats 4%
View Average Decklist All Aristocrats Commanders

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Nick Valentine, Private Eye's Aristocrats builds — cards that lean hardest into the Aristocrats theme.

Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+99% Synergy $8.41
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+98% Synergy $17.28
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+88% Synergy $0.43
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+83% Synergy $0.79
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+74% Synergy $0.67
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+74% Synergy $0.63
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+68% Synergy $2.76
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+68% Synergy $15.57
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+67% Synergy $8.07
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+66% Synergy $5.65

Top Cards

The staple cards most Nick Valentine, Private Eye Aristocrats decks run as their core.

Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+63% Synergy $0.36
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+61% Synergy $0.41
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+56% Synergy $0.40
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+56% Synergy $0.36
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+56% Synergy $0.36
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+53% Synergy $3.02
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+53% Synergy $0.52
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+51% Synergy $0.93
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+38% Synergy $2.51
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $3.32

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Nick Valentine, Private Eye Aristocrats game on their own.

Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+13% Synergy $3000.97
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+10% Synergy $38.67
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+7% Synergy $16.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+6% Synergy $57.26
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $120.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $134.99
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+2% Synergy $21.94
Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $59.38

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aristocrats plan in Nick Valentine, Private Eye decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+53% Synergy $3.32
Technodrome Technodrome
+49% Synergy $2.07
Big Mother Mouser Big Mother Mouser
+49% Synergy $2.05
Fugitive Droid Fugitive Droid
+48% Synergy $0.23
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+47% Synergy $2.78
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+42% Synergy $19.84
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+42% Synergy $11.03
Arcum Dagsson Arcum Dagsson
+41% Synergy $18.04
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+38% Synergy $1.97
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+37% Synergy $0.39
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+35% Synergy $15.97
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+32% Synergy $2.24
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+32% Synergy $0.57
Bottle Gnomes Bottle Gnomes
+28% Synergy $0.18
Wizard Replica Wizard Replica
+28% Synergy $0.68
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+28% Synergy $0.77
Dross Scorpion Dross Scorpion
+28% Synergy $0.25
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+28% Synergy $18.31
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+28% Synergy $0.32
Transplant Theorist Transplant Theorist
+28% Synergy $0.24
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+28% Synergy $0.31
Extruder Extruder
+28% Synergy $0.24
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+27% Synergy $0.26
Diversion Unit Diversion Unit
+27% Synergy $0.33
Combat Courier Combat Courier
+27% Synergy $0.08
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+26% Synergy $0.33
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+26% Synergy $0.30
Research Thief Research Thief
+26% Synergy $1.71
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+25% Synergy $0.25
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+25% Synergy $0.38
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+24% Synergy $0.39
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+23% Synergy $0.29
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+22% Synergy $0.73
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+21% Synergy $0.32
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+21% Synergy $0.99
Spider-Bot Spider-Bot
+20% Synergy $0.13
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+19% Synergy $2.17
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
+18% Synergy $0.80
Rook Turret Rook Turret
+16% Synergy $0.21
Friendly Teddy Friendly Teddy
+14% Synergy $0.14
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
+14% Synergy $0.26
Rusted Slasher Rusted Slasher
+14% Synergy $0.05
ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot
+14% Synergy $0.31
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+13% Synergy $0.46
Chief Engineer Chief Engineer
+13% Synergy $0.87
Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+13% Synergy $0.26
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+13% Synergy $1.48
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+13% Synergy $0.34
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+13% Synergy $3.39
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+10% Synergy $0.70

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Nick Valentine, Private Eye's Aristocrats deck ahead.

Mana Drain Mana Drain
+30% Synergy $57.71
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+28% Synergy $0.30
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+16% Synergy $5.21
Domineering Will Domineering Will
+13% Synergy $0.65
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+13% Synergy $0.24
Read the Runes Read the Runes
+13% Synergy $0.66
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+12% Synergy $2.63
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+12% Synergy $0.05
Access Denied Access Denied
+11% Synergy $2.77
Delay Delay
+11% Synergy $3.43
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+10% Synergy $0.25
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+9% Synergy $5.42
Disallow Disallow
+8% Synergy $1.80
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+8% Synergy $2.28
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+6% Synergy $0.38
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+5% Synergy $18.00
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+5% Synergy $0.30
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $11.36
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-1% Synergy $2.58
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-1% Synergy $49.89
Resculpt Resculpt
-3% Synergy $0.28
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $3.83
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.31
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-12% Synergy $0.32
Aetherize Aetherize
-16% Synergy $0.73
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-17% Synergy $1.94
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-20% Synergy $1.20
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-22% Synergy $1.67
Pongify Pongify
-26% Synergy $1.91
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-27% Synergy $1.41

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aristocrats game plan forward for Nick Valentine, Private Eye.

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+48% Synergy $3.15
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+40% Synergy $0.37
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+35% Synergy $0.59
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+28% Synergy $0.32
Distant Memories Distant Memories
+14% Synergy $0.30
Shape Anew Shape Anew
+14% Synergy $0.59
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+14% Synergy $0.17
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+14% Synergy $0.31
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+13% Synergy $0.24
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+13% Synergy $0.25
March of Progress March of Progress
+13% Synergy $1.49
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+11% Synergy $0.36
Stock Up Stock Up
+10% Synergy $1.48
Step Through Step Through
+9% Synergy $0.26
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+4% Synergy $0.27
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+3% Synergy $3.49
Fabricate Fabricate
-7% Synergy $10.13
Ponder Ponder
-15% Synergy $2.28

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Nick Valentine, Private Eye Aristocrats decks.

Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+42% Synergy $2.58
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+38% Synergy $46.26
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+38% Synergy $45.71
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+37% Synergy $26.68
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+31% Synergy $19.17
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+28% Synergy $5.75
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+28% Synergy $2.86
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+27% Synergy $56.15
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+27% Synergy $2.96
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+27% Synergy $1.37
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+26% Synergy $4.15
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+26% Synergy $1.27
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+19% Synergy $3.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $4.52
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+14% Synergy $1.27
Sword of the Meek Sword of the Meek
+14% Synergy $0.61
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+14% Synergy $3.45
Gonti's Aether Heart Gonti's Aether Heart
+14% Synergy $0.94
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+14% Synergy $23.26
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+14% Synergy $0.64
Mortarpod Mortarpod
+14% Synergy $0.16
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+14% Synergy $0.22
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+14% Synergy $2.67
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+14% Synergy $0.83
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+14% Synergy $9.24
Myr Turbine Myr Turbine
+14% Synergy $7.52
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+14% Synergy $0.33
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+14% Synergy $21.11
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+13% Synergy $1.52
Nexus of Becoming Nexus of Becoming
+13% Synergy $1.64
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+13% Synergy $16.27
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+13% Synergy $64.33
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+13% Synergy $11.11
Trading Post Trading Post
+13% Synergy $0.26
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+12% Synergy $4.85
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+12% Synergy $0.55
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+12% Synergy $4.17
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+12% Synergy $2.71
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+11% Synergy $0.89
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+11% Synergy $1.99
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+10% Synergy $0.35
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+10% Synergy $0.38
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+10% Synergy $3.99
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+9% Synergy $6.16
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+8% Synergy $6.37
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+7% Synergy $2.74
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+7% Synergy $3.55
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $2.28
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
0% Synergy $42.88
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-17% Synergy $6.98

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aristocrats strategy in Nick Valentine, Private Eye decks.

Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+52% Synergy $4.78
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+36% Synergy $3.07
March of the Machines March of the Machines
+28% Synergy $0.57
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+23% Synergy $0.27
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+21% Synergy $0.49
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+14% Synergy $0.26
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+14% Synergy $0.55
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+12% Synergy $16.09
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+11% Synergy $3.41
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+9% Synergy $2.09
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+7% Synergy $8.85
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+6% Synergy $3.14
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.33

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Nick Valentine, Private Eye's Aristocrats game plan.

Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+11% Synergy $5.28
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+6% Synergy $24.96
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-1% Synergy $9.36

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Nick Valentine, Private Eye Aristocrats decks.

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+46% Synergy $3.60
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+46% Synergy $1.81
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+44% Synergy $17.64
War Room War Room
+42% Synergy $5.79
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+42% Synergy $0.40
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+40% Synergy $38.89
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+40% Synergy $2.26
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+38% Synergy $0.93
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+28% Synergy $3.52
High Market High Market
+27% Synergy $0.45
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+19% Synergy $0.39
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+14% Synergy $14.84
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
+14% Synergy $0.30
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+14% Synergy $1.72
Diamond City Diamond City
+14% Synergy $3.73
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+14% Synergy $0.80
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+14% Synergy $0.37
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+13% Synergy $19.09
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+13% Synergy $18.85
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+13% Synergy $0.19
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+12% Synergy $53.41
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+12% Synergy $0.38
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+11% Synergy $12.84
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+10% Synergy $0.34
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+10% Synergy $14.37
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+10% Synergy $1.07
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+10% Synergy $1.46
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+10% Synergy $9.73
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+10% Synergy $1.97
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.30
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+6% Synergy $2.02
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+5% Synergy $0.39
Rivendell Rivendell
+4% Synergy $1.69
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.26
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $1.09
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-11% Synergy $28.30

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Nick Valentine, Private Eye's Aristocrats strategy.

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+42% Synergy $0.39
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+22% Synergy $3.95
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+14% Synergy $0.13
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+11% Synergy $2.50
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+9% Synergy $1.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.89
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+7% Synergy $81.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $2.59
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+5% Synergy $238.58
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+4% Synergy $4.46
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $38.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.55
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $4.34
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-2% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.89
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-6% Synergy $0.62

Lands

The mana base behind Nick Valentine, Private Eye's Aristocrats decks.

Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+28% Synergy $9.62
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+27% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+24% Synergy $1.75
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+18% Synergy $0.37
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+14% Synergy $4.66
Mirrex Mirrex
+13% Synergy $0.87
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+9% Synergy $0.34
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+8% Synergy $57.96
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

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

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
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
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
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
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // 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
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
Gimbal, Gremlin Prodigy Gimbal, Gremlin Prodigy
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
Urza, Lord Protector Urza, Lord Protector
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Hardy Outlander Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Hardy Outlander
Karn, Silver Golem Karn, Silver Golem