Defective Detective
Defective Detective is a Common Creature — Human Spy from Unstable (32) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.39 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Defective Detective suits collectors and players working on Unstable who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Defective Detective from Unstable?
Defective Detective is a Creature — Human Spy in Unstable numbered 32. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Defective Detective (32) from Unstable should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Unstable. Collector number 32 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Defective Detective worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.39 for Defective Detective. Low and high spread runs $0.39 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.09; foil: $0.39; Normal: $0.07. This printing is from Unstable. Collector number 32 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Unstable |
|---|---|
| Number | 32 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.39 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.09 |
| cardmarket | $0.09 |
| foil | $0.39 |
| Normal | $0.07 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Defective Detective?
Defective Detective is a Common printing in Unstable. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Unstable. Collector number 32 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2017.
What are the key details for Defective Detective?
Defective Detective lists as Creature — Human Spy. Artist: Matt Dixon. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Unstable. Collector number 32 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Defective Detective (32) from Unstable should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Defective Detective is catalogued as Common Creature — Human Spy in Unstable, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.39 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.09; foil: $0.39; Normal: $0.07).
- Mana cost {2}{U} and type line Creature — Human Spy help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Defective Detective from Unstable?
Defective Detective is a Common Creature — Human Spy from Unstable numbered 32 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Defective Detective worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.39 for ungraded Defective Detective. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Defective Detective?
Defective Detective is catalogued as Common in Unstable. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
How do I verify the correct Defective Detective printing?
Match set code ust, collector number 32, and finish treatment. Scryfall-backed metadata on this page is the reference Cactaur uses for catalog keys. This printing is from Unstable.
Should I buy Defective Detective near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.39. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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