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Magnifying Glass Shadows over Innistrad MTG card
SOI #258 · Art by Dan Murayama Scott
SOI set symbol, UncommonShadows over Innistrad#258Uncommon

Magnifying Glass

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TCGplayer market · SOI #258 nonfoil
$0.10 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−9.1%
EDHREC rank
#9,476 Down 97 in 30 days
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Magnifying Glass Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.10, flat over 7 days, down 9.1% over 30 days, down 44.4% over 90 days.

Magnifying Glass Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Magnifying Glass

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Magnifying Glass in Sealed Products

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Magnifying Glass Printings & Prices

Magnifying Glass has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

SOI set symbol, UncommonSOI #258
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J22 set symbol, UncommonJ22 #95
MKM set symbol, CommonMKM #255
2XM set symbol, Common2XM #269
C18 set symbol, UncommonC18 #208

Sell Magnifying Glass: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomSOI #258Foil
Card KingdomMKM #255Foil
Card Kingdom2XM #269Foil
CoolStuffIncMKM #255Nonfoil
Card KingdomSOI #258Nonfoil
Card KingdomJ22 #95Nonfoil
Card Kingdom2XM #269Nonfoil
Card KingdomC18 #208Nonfoil
Card KingdomMKM #255Nonfoil

Magnifying Glass Rules Text & Legality

Magnifying Glass

{T}: Add {C}.

{4}, {T}: Investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")

"These footprints mean only one thing: the streetcleaner is running late!" —Argyle, Agency junior detective

Magnifying Glass is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper.

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • Future StandardLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • Pauper CommanderLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • StandardLegal
  • Standard BrawlLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PreDHNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
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Magnifying Glass Rulings

  • Apr 8, 2016

    Clue is an artifact type. Even though it appears on some cards with other permanent types, it's never a creature type, a land type, or anything but an artifact type.

  • Apr 8, 2016

    If an effect refers to a Clue, it means any Clue artifact, not just a Clue artifact token. For example, you can sacrifice Wrench to pay for Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth's activated ability.

  • Apr 8, 2016

    You can't sacrifice a Clue to pay multiple costs. For example, you can't sacrifice a Clue token to activate its own ability and also to activate Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth's ability.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Magnifying Glass has been reprinted 8 times.

  • Apr 8, 2016SOI set symbol, UncommonShadows over Innistrad · foilSOI #258
  • Apr 8, 2016SOI set symbol, UncommonShadows over InnistradSOI #258
  • Aug 10, 2018C18 set symbol, UncommonCommander 2018C18 #208
  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, CommonDouble Masters2XM #269
  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, CommonDouble Masters · foil2XM #269
  • Dec 2, 2022J22 set symbol, UncommonJumpstart 2022J22 #95
  • Feb 9, 2024MKM set symbol, CommonMurders at Karlov Manor · foilMKM #255
  • Feb 9, 2024MKM set symbol, CommonMurders at Karlov ManorMKM #255

Magnifying Glass in Commander

Magnifying Glass is the #9,476 most-played card on EDHREC, down 97 places over the last 30 days.

#9,476 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 97 in 30 days

Magnifying Glass FAQ

How much is Magnifying Glass worth?

Magnifying Glass is worth about $0.10 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Magnifying Glass legal in Commander?

Yes. Magnifying Glass is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

Has Magnifying Glass been reprinted?

Yes. Magnifying Glass has been reprinted 8 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Magnifying Glass cheap?

Magnifying Glass trades at about $0.10; 8 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,476 on EDHREC).