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Magic: The Gathering

Hostile Investigator

The Big Score 40 • mythic

Set
The Big Score
Collector number
40
Rarity
Mythic
Mana cost
3 generic mana black mana
Type
Creature
Colors
Black
Artist
Loïc Canavaggia
Market price
$2.35
$2.35est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
2other printings of this card
Card face

What it does

When this creature enters, target opponent discards a card.

Whenever one or more players discard one or more cards, investigate. This ability triggers only once each turn. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "2 generic mana, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")

Formats

Where you can play it

  • StandardLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • PauperNot legal
  • BrawlLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Hostile Investigator was released as card number 40 in the set titled The Big Score. The card was designed to function within a game mechanic centered on high-stakes narrative play, representing a character archetype intended to introduce tension and investigative depth to the tabletop experience.

The visual design features a stark, utilitarian aesthetic that was chosen to emphasize the gritty tone of the source material. It was received by the player base as a niche tactical asset, often highlighted in discussions for its specific utility in disrupting opponent strategies during mid-game exchanges.

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