Ethereal Investigator
Ethereal Investigator Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Ethereal Investigator is $0.39 (MKC #105), and the most expensive is $0.99 (VOC #50, Extended Art). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.39, up 2.6% over 7 days, up 11.4% over 30 days, up 25.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.14 (2026).
Ethereal Investigator Printings & Prices
Ethereal Investigator has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Ethereal Investigator: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.52 cash for VOC #50; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | VOC #50 | Nonfoil | $0.52 | $1.29 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | MKC #105 | Nonfoil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | VOC #12 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | $0.99 | 90% |
Ethereal Investigator Rules Text & Legality
Flying
When this creature enters, investigate X times, where X is the number of opponents you have. (To investigate, create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")
Whenever you draw your second card each turn, create a 1/1 white Spirit creature token with flying.
Ethereal Investigator is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Ethereal Investigator has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKC #105 | 2024-02-09 | Rare | Standard | $0.28 | $0.11 | $0.10 |
| VOC #12 | 2021-11-19 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
| VOC #50 | 2021-11-19 | Rare | Extended Art | — | — | — |
MKC #105 
VOC #12 Ethereal Investigator in Commander
Ethereal Investigator is the #4,011 most-played card on EDHREC, down 88 places over the last 30 days.
Ethereal Investigator FAQ
How much is Ethereal Investigator worth?
Ethereal Investigator is worth about $0.39 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $0.39 to $0.99 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Ethereal Investigator legal in Commander?
Yes — Ethereal Investigator is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Ethereal Investigator been reprinted?
Yes — Ethereal Investigator has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ethereal Investigator cheap?
Ethereal Investigator trades at about $0.39 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful.