Quick Answer

Duggan, Private Detective is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Detective from WHO (WHO) costing {2}{G}{U}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Commander.

Duggan, Private Detective MTG card

Duggan, Private Detective

Legendary Creature — Human Detective

Card Text

Duggan's power and toughness are each equal to the number of cards in your hand. Whenever Duggan enters or attacks, investigate. The Most Important Punch in History — {1}{G}, {T}: Duggan deals damage equal to twice its power to another target creature. Activate only once.

Card Stats

*/* rare CMC: 4.0 WHO WHO 🎨 Craig J Spearing
Investigate The Most Important Punch in History

Market Prices

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$0.09
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TCGPlayer
$0.18
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$0.49
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.17
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€0.29
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Duggan, Private Detective? Basics

Duggan, Private Detective is a Legendary Creature — Human Detective card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Duggan's power and toughness are each equal to the number of cards in your hand. Whenever Duggan enters or attacks, investigate. The Most Important Punch in History — {1}{G}, {T}: Duggan deals damage equal to twice its power to another target creature. Activate only once."

How much mana does Duggan, Private Detective cost to cast? Basics

Duggan, Private Detective has a mana cost of {2}{G}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, 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.

Duggan, Private Detective's mana cost of {2}{G}{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.

Duggan, Private Detective 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.

Duggan, Private Detective's current oracle text is: "Duggan's power and toughness are each equal to the number of cards in your hand. Whenever Duggan enters or attacks, investigate. The Most Important Punch in History — {1}{G}, {T}: Duggan deals damage equal to twice its power to another target creature. Activate only once."

What is the current price of Duggan, Private Detective? Pricing

The current market price for Duggan, Private Detective is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Duggan, Private Detective? Pricing

You can purchase Duggan, Private Detective 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.

Duggan, Private Detective normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.18

Is Duggan, Private Detective legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Duggan, Private Detective in Standard is not available.

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

Is Duggan, Private Detective legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Duggan, Private Detective in Modern is not available.

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

Is Duggan, Private Detective legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Duggan, Private Detective 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 Duggan, Private Detective legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Duggan, Private Detective in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Duggan, Private Detective legal in Legacy? Legality

Duggan, Private Detective is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Duggan, Private Detective legal in Vintage? Legality

Duggan, Private Detective 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 Duggan, Private Detective legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Duggan, Private Detective 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 Duggan, Private Detective from? Details

This printing of Duggan, Private Detective is from WHO (WHO), with collector number 123.

Duggan, Private Detective may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Duggan, Private Detective's rarity? Details

Duggan, Private Detective is a rare card in WHO.

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

Who illustrated Duggan, Private Detective? Details

Duggan, Private Detective was illustrated by Craig J Spearing.

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

What is Duggan, Private Detective's power and toughness? Details

Duggan, Private Detective is a */* creature.

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

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