Quick Answer

Detective's Satchel is a uncommon Artifact from MKM (MKM) costing {2}{U}{R}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Detective's Satchel MTG card

Detective's Satchel

Artifact

Card Text

When this artifact enters, investigate twice. (To investigate, create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.") {T}: Create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying. Activate only if you've sacrificed an artifact this turn.

It's a crime lab in a bag.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 MKM MKM 🎨 Andrew Mar
Investigate

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Market Prices

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$0.09
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$0.14
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.20
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€0.18
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Detective's Satchel? Basics

Detective's Satchel is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this artifact enters, investigate twice. (To investigate, create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.") {T}: Create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying. Activate only if you've sacrificed an artifact this turn."

How much mana does Detective's Satchel cost to cast? Basics

Detective's Satchel has a mana cost of {2}{U}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Detective's Satchel's mana cost of {2}{U}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Detective's Satchel has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Detective's Satchel's current oracle text is: "When this artifact enters, investigate twice. (To investigate, create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.") {T}: Create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying. Activate only if you've sacrificed an artifact this turn."

What is the current price of Detective's Satchel? Pricing

The current market price for Detective's Satchel is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.14 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Detective's Satchel? Pricing

You can purchase Detective's Satchel from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Detective's Satchel normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.14

Is Detective's Satchel legal in Standard? Legality

Detective's Satchel is Legal in Standard format.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Detective's Satchel legal in Modern? Legality

Detective's Satchel is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Detective's Satchel legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Detective's Satchel is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Detective's Satchel legal in Pioneer? Legality

Detective's Satchel is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Detective's Satchel legal in Legacy? Legality

Detective's Satchel is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Detective's Satchel legal in Vintage? Legality

Detective's Satchel is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Detective's Satchel legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Detective's Satchel in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Detective's Satchel from? Details

This printing of Detective's Satchel is from MKM (MKM), with collector number 196.

Detective's Satchel may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Detective's Satchel's rarity? Details

Detective's Satchel is a uncommon card in MKM.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Detective's Satchel? Details

Detective's Satchel was illustrated by Andrew Mar.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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