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Sharp-Eyed Rookie is a rare Creature — Human Detective from MKM (MKM) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Sharp-Eyed Rookie MTG card

Sharp-Eyed Rookie

Creature — Human Detective

Card Text

Vigilance Whenever a creature you control enters, if its power is greater than this creature's power or its toughness is greater than this creature's toughness, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature and investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 2.0 MKM MKM 🎨 Jake Murray
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$0.09
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$0.17
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.10
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€0.27
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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 Sharp-Eyed Rookie? Basics

Sharp-Eyed Rookie is a Creature — Human Detective card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Vigilance Whenever a creature you control enters, if its power is greater than this creature's power or its toughness is greater than this creature's toughness, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature and investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")"

How much mana does Sharp-Eyed Rookie cost to cast? Basics

Sharp-Eyed Rookie has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Sharp-Eyed Rookie's mana cost of {1}{G} 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.

Sharp-Eyed Rookie 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.

Sharp-Eyed Rookie's current oracle text is: "Vigilance Whenever a creature you control enters, if its power is greater than this creature's power or its toughness is greater than this creature's toughness, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature and investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")"

What is the current price of Sharp-Eyed Rookie? Pricing

The current market price for Sharp-Eyed Rookie is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.17 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Sharp-Eyed Rookie? Pricing

You can purchase Sharp-Eyed Rookie 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.

Sharp-Eyed Rookie normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.17

Is Sharp-Eyed Rookie legal in Standard? Legality

Sharp-Eyed Rookie is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Sharp-Eyed Rookie legal in Modern? Legality

Sharp-Eyed Rookie is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sharp-Eyed Rookie legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sharp-Eyed Rookie 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 Sharp-Eyed Rookie legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sharp-Eyed Rookie is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sharp-Eyed Rookie legal in Legacy? Legality

Sharp-Eyed Rookie is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sharp-Eyed Rookie legal in Vintage? Legality

Sharp-Eyed Rookie 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 Sharp-Eyed Rookie legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sharp-Eyed Rookie 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 Sharp-Eyed Rookie from? Details

This printing of Sharp-Eyed Rookie is from MKM (MKM), with collector number 176.

Sharp-Eyed Rookie may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sharp-Eyed Rookie's rarity? Details

Sharp-Eyed Rookie 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 Sharp-Eyed Rookie? Details

Sharp-Eyed Rookie was illustrated by Jake Murray.

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

What is Sharp-Eyed Rookie's power and toughness? Details

Sharp-Eyed Rookie is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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