Quick Answer

Ethereal Investigator is a rare Creature — Spirit from MKC (MKC) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Commander.

Ethereal Investigator MTG card

Ethereal Investigator

Creature — Spirit

Card Text

Flying When this creature enters, investigate X times, where X is the number of opponents you have. (To investigate, create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.") Whenever you draw your second card each turn, create a 1/1 white Spirit creature token with flying.

Card Stats

2/3 rare CMC: 4.0 MKC MKC 🎨 Sean Murray
Flying Investigate

Market Prices

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$0.18
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$0.49
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€0.25
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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 Ethereal Investigator? Basics

Ethereal Investigator is a Creature — Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying When this creature enters, investigate X times, where X is the number of opponents you have. (To investigate, create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.") Whenever you draw your second card each turn, create a 1/1 white Spirit creature token with flying."

How much mana does Ethereal Investigator cost to cast? Basics

Ethereal Investigator has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Ethereal Investigator's mana cost of {3}{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.

Ethereal Investigator 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.

Ethereal Investigator's current oracle text is: "Flying When this creature enters, investigate X times, where X is the number of opponents you have. (To investigate, create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.") Whenever you draw your second card each turn, create a 1/1 white Spirit creature token with flying."

What is the current price of Ethereal Investigator? Pricing

The current market price for Ethereal Investigator is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.25 EUR.

Where can I buy Ethereal Investigator? Pricing

You can purchase Ethereal Investigator 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 Ethereal Investigator legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ethereal Investigator in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ethereal Investigator legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Ethereal Investigator in Modern is not available.

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

Is Ethereal Investigator legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ethereal Investigator 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 Ethereal Investigator legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ethereal Investigator in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ethereal Investigator legal in Legacy? Legality

Ethereal Investigator is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ethereal Investigator legal in Vintage? Legality

Ethereal Investigator 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 Ethereal Investigator legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ethereal Investigator 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 Ethereal Investigator from? Details

This printing of Ethereal Investigator is from MKC (MKC), with collector number 105.

Ethereal Investigator may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ethereal Investigator's rarity? Details

Ethereal Investigator is a rare card in MKC.

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

Who illustrated Ethereal Investigator? Details

Ethereal Investigator was illustrated by Sean 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 Ethereal Investigator's power and toughness? Details

Ethereal Investigator is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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