Duggan, Private Detective — ruling 1

Duggan, Private Detective's last ability can be activated only once during the game. However, if Duggan leaves and later returns to the battlefield, he's considered a new permanent (with a new set of abilities) and it can be activated again.

Duggan, Private Detective : règles, fonctionnement et interactions (MTG)

Duggan, Private Detective is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

Official 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 — , : Duggan deals damage equal to twice its power to another target creature. Activate only once.

How it works : Duggan, Private Detective

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

#1October 13, 2023· Wizards of the Coast
Duggan, Private Detective's last ability can be activated only once during the game. However, if Duggan leaves and later returns to the battlefield, he's considered a new permanent (with a new set of abilities) and it can be activated again.
No other card is named in this ruling.