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Defective Detective Unstable MTG card
UST #32 · Art by Matt Dixon
UST set symbol, CommonUnstable#32Common

Defective Detective

Creature · Human Spy
TCGplayer market · UST #32 nonfoil
$0.08
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Defective Detective in Sealed Products

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Defective Detective Printings & Prices

Defective Detective has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

UST set symbol, CommonUST #32
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Defective Detective Rules Text & Legality

Defective Detective

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.

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Defective Detective Rulings

  • 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

Defective Detective has been reprinted 2 times.

  • Dec 8, 2017UST set symbol, CommonUnstableUST #32
  • Dec 8, 2017UST set symbol, CommonUnstable · foilUST #32

Defective Detective FAQ

How much is Defective Detective worth?

Defective Detective is worth about $0.08 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 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 $0.08; 2 reprints keep supply plentiful.