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Officious Interrogation is a rare Instant from MKM (MKM) costing {W}{U}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Officious Interrogation MTG card

Officious Interrogation

Instant

Card Text

This spell costs {W}{U} more to cast for each target beyond the first. Choose any number of target players. Investigate X times, where X is the total number of creatures those players control.

No guest was permitted to leave before being questioned in an Azorius verity circle.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 MKM MKM 🎨 Borja Pindado
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$0.15
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$0.27
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$0.49
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€0.19
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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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Officious Interrogation? Basics

Officious Interrogation is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This spell costs {W}{U} more to cast for each target beyond the first. Choose any number of target players. Investigate X times, where X is the total number of creatures those players control."

How much mana does Officious Interrogation cost to cast? Basics

Officious Interrogation has a mana cost of {W}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U, W 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.

Officious Interrogation's mana cost of {W}{U} 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.

Officious Interrogation has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Officious Interrogation's current oracle text is: "This spell costs {W}{U} more to cast for each target beyond the first. Choose any number of target players. Investigate X times, where X is the total number of creatures those players control."

What is the current price of Officious Interrogation? Pricing

The current market price for Officious Interrogation is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.27 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Officious Interrogation? Pricing

You can purchase Officious Interrogation 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.

Officious Interrogation normal: $0.15 | foil: $0.27

Is Officious Interrogation legal in Standard? Legality

Officious Interrogation is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Officious Interrogation legal in Modern? Legality

Officious Interrogation is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Officious Interrogation legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Officious Interrogation 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 Officious Interrogation legal in Pioneer? Legality

Officious Interrogation is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Officious Interrogation legal in Legacy? Legality

Officious Interrogation is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Officious Interrogation legal in Vintage? Legality

Officious Interrogation 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 Officious Interrogation legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Officious Interrogation 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 Officious Interrogation from? Details

This printing of Officious Interrogation is from MKM (MKM), with collector number 222.

Officious Interrogation may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Officious Interrogation's rarity? Details

Officious Interrogation is a rare card in MKM.

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

Who illustrated Officious Interrogation? Details

Officious Interrogation was illustrated by Borja Pindado.

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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