Defective Detective
~$0.06 low · ~$0.37 high
Blue. Creature — Human Spy
Unstable #32 · Illustrated by Matt Dixon
Unstable #32 · Illustrated by Matt DixonWhat is Defective Detective worth?
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Oracle 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.
2/1
Nothing gets by her . . . except the evidence, the motive, and the culprit.
Format legality
The only printing of Defective Detective
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Unstable ust #32· 2017common· Cardmarket €0.09 · €0.22 foil | common | $0.06 | $0.37 | €0.09€0.22 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2017
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 3
- Artist
- Matt Dixon
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Unstable card (#32).
32 · C · EN
- 32Collector number, as Scryfall lists it. The printed form can differ on promos and special products.
- CCommon
- ENPrinted in English
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (3)
2018-01-19
It doesn’t have to be someone who plays Magic. This may be fun.
2018-01-19
You can choose any player not currently in your game. This includes people who used to be in your game but left it.
2018-01-19
If there’s no one around to make a decision, you can call or text someone if you need to. If there’s a physical action required, such as high-fiving, you’ll need someone there.
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