Hostile Investigator
The Big Score · #40

Hostile Investigator

Hostile Investigator is a Mythic Creature — Ogre Rogue Detective from The Big Score (40) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.40 for ungraded copies.

The Big Score set collectorsHigh-end singles buyersFinish-sensitive collectors Standard legalHistoric legalTimeless legalGladiator legalPioneer legalModern legal
TCGPlayer market $3.40
Cardmarket trend €2.32
Rarity Mythic
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Who is this card for?

Hostile Investigator suits collectors and players working on The Big Score who need the Mythic slot. Treat $3.40 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.

What is Hostile Investigator from The Big Score?

Hostile Investigator is a Creature — Ogre Rogue Detective in The Big Score numbered 40. Mana cost {3}{B}. Color identity: B. Hostile Investigator (40) is a chase-tier Mythic Creature — Ogre Rogue Detective in The Big Score. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.

What is Hostile Investigator worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $3.40 for Hostile Investigator. Low and high spread runs $3.40 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $2.32; foil: $3.40; Normal: $2.49. This printing is from The Big Score. Collector number 40 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetThe Big Score
Number40
RarityMythic
TCGPlayer USD$3.40
Cardmarket EUR€2.32
cardmarket $2.32
foil $3.40
Normal $2.49

Card stats

ColorsB
Power4

How collectible is Hostile Investigator?

Hostile Investigator is a Mythic printing in The Big Score. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from The Big Score. Collector number 40 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Hostile Investigator?

Hostile Investigator lists as Creature — Ogre Rogue Detective with keywords Investigate. Artist: Loïc Canavaggia. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from The Big Score. Collector number 40 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Hostile Investigator (40) is a chase-tier Mythic Creature — Ogre Rogue Detective in The Big Score. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.

Pros

  • Hostile Investigator is catalogued as Mythic Creature — Ogre Rogue Detective in The Big Score, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $3.40 across finishes (cardmarket: $2.32; foil: $3.40; Normal: $2.49).
  • Mana cost {3}{B} and type line Creature — Ogre Rogue Detective help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $3.40 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Hostile Investigator from The Big Score?

Hostile Investigator is a Mythic Creature — Ogre Rogue Detective from The Big Score numbered 40 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Hostile Investigator worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.40 for ungraded Hostile Investigator. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Hostile Investigator?

Hostile Investigator is catalogued as Mythic in The Big Score. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Hostile Investigator legal in Commander or Standard?

Hostile Investigator shows format legality in standard, historic, timeless, gladiator based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Why does Hostile Investigator trade at a premium?

Hostile Investigator combines Mythic scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from The Big Score.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.