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Defective Detective
Magic: The Gathering | Unstable - Singles
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Card details and other printings
| Rarity | C |
| Number | 32 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Unstable |
| Type | Creature — Human Spy |
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Format Legality
This card is not legal in any major formats.
Card Profilecommon
About Defective Detective
Defective Detective from Unstable is currently available from around $0.18. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Creature — Human Spy
Mana Cost
Mana Value 3Color Identity
BluePower / Toughness
2/1
Card Text
This creature can't be blocked.
When this creature enters, a person outside the game looks at target opponent's hand and chooses a card from it. That player reveals that card.
Flavor Text
Nothing gets by her . . . except the evidence, the motive, and the culprit.
Card Facts
Expansion
Unstable
Current Floor
$0.18
Rarity
common
Artist
Matt Dixon
Released
December 2017
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Defective Detective worth?
Defective Detective is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.18 for Unstable. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
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Is Defective Detective legal in Commander?
Defective Detective is not legal in Commander. Check the legality table for the full format matrix for this printing.
Is Defective Detective legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Defective Detective on the Reserved List?
No. Defective Detective is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Defective Detective in-game text?
In game, Defective Detective is a Creature — Human Spy with text that starts: "This creature can't be blocked.".
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