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Phenomenon Investigators is a rare Creature — Human Detective from DSC (DSC) costing {2}{U}{B}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Commander.

Phenomenon Investigators MTG card

Phenomenon Investigators

Creature — Human Detective

Card Text

As this creature enters, choose Believe or Doubt. • Believe — Whenever a nontoken creature you control dies, create a 2/2 black Horror enchantment creature token. • Doubt — At the beginning of your end step, you may return a nonland permanent you own to your hand. If you do, draw a card.

Card Stats

3/4 rare CMC: 4.0 DSC DSC 🎨 Viko Menezes

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phenomenon Investigators? Basics

Phenomenon Investigators is a Creature — Human Detective card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As this creature enters, choose Believe or Doubt. • Believe — Whenever a nontoken creature you control dies, create a 2/2 black Horror enchantment creature token. • Doubt — At the beginning of your end step, you may return a nonland permanent you own to your hand. If you do, draw a card."

How much mana does Phenomenon Investigators cost to cast? Basics

Phenomenon Investigators has a mana cost of {2}{U}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Phenomenon Investigators's mana cost of {2}{U}{B} 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.

Phenomenon Investigators 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.

Phenomenon Investigators's current oracle text is: "As this creature enters, choose Believe or Doubt. • Believe — Whenever a nontoken creature you control dies, create a 2/2 black Horror enchantment creature token. • Doubt — At the beginning of your end step, you may return a nonland permanent you own to your hand. If you do, draw a card."

What is the current price of Phenomenon Investigators? Pricing

The current market price for Phenomenon Investigators is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Phenomenon Investigators? Pricing

You can purchase Phenomenon Investigators 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.

Is Phenomenon Investigators legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Phenomenon Investigators in Standard is not available.

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

Is Phenomenon Investigators legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Phenomenon Investigators in Modern is not available.

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

Is Phenomenon Investigators legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Phenomenon Investigators 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 Phenomenon Investigators legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Phenomenon Investigators in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Phenomenon Investigators legal in Legacy? Legality

Phenomenon Investigators is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Phenomenon Investigators legal in Vintage? Legality

Phenomenon Investigators 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 Phenomenon Investigators legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Phenomenon Investigators 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 Phenomenon Investigators from? Details

This printing of Phenomenon Investigators is from DSC (DSC), with collector number 38.

Phenomenon Investigators may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Phenomenon Investigators's rarity? Details

Phenomenon Investigators is a rare card in DSC.

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

Who illustrated Phenomenon Investigators? Details

Phenomenon Investigators was illustrated by Viko Menezes.

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

What is Phenomenon Investigators's power and toughness? Details

Phenomenon Investigators is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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