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Defective Detective
CREATURE — HUMAN SPY Common
Unstable
$0.05
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Defective Detective Price Summary
Defective Detective's current headline price is $0.05.
Defective Detective Printings & Prices
1 printings
Defective Detective has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Defective Detective: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | UST #32 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | UST #32 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Defective Detective Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
"Nothing gets by her . . . except the evidence, the motive, and the culprit."
Defective Detective is not legal in any of the major constructed formats.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Not legal
commander
Not legal
pauper
Not legal
Defective Detective Rulings
3 most recent
- Jan 19, 2018 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.
- Jan 19, 2018 It doesn’t have to be someone who plays Magic. This may be fun.
- Jan 19, 2018 You can choose any player not currently in your game. This includes people who used to be in your game but left it.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Defective Detective has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| UST #32 | 2017-12-08 | Common | Standard |
| UST #32 | 2017-12-08 | Common | Standard |
Defective Detective FAQ
How much is Defective Detective worth?
Defective Detective is worth about $0.05 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Defective Detective legal in Commander?
No — Defective Detective is not legal in any of the major constructed formats (Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper).
Has Defective Detective been reprinted?
Yes — Defective Detective has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Defective Detective cheap?
Defective Detective trades at about $0.05 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful.