Compulsive Research
E01Archenemy: Nicol Bolas/#23/2017CommonReprint
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
TCGplayer$0.15
ManaPool$0.15
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.13
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.39Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.15TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-09
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 42.3%90d▼ 53.1%
90d high
$0.32
90d low
$0.15
Paper printings priced
11
Currently 3rd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.06
Modern Masters 2017
- Down 42.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 53% below its 90 day high of $0.32.
- This printing is the 3rd cheapest paper printing currently priced (11 priced in total).
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Gameplay and rules
Sorcery
Target player draws three cards. Then that player discards two cards unless they discard a land card.
Card capabilities
DiscardSorcery
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc14 Mar 2017
The target player can discard either one land card or two cards which may or may not be lands. The player can discard one land and one other card or two land cards if they choose.
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About this card
Compulsive Research
Compulsive Research is a Sorcery, with mana cost {2}{U} (mana value 3). Printed 11 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.15 (down 42.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Compulsive Research FAQ
How much is Compulsive Research worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Compulsive Research is $0.15. It is down 42.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.15 to $0.32.
What is the cheapest printing of Compulsive Research?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Modern Masters 2017 at $0.06 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Compulsive Research?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Strixhaven Mystical Archive at $0.31 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Compulsive Research are there?
Compulsive Research has been printed 11 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Compulsive Research first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from RAV #40, released 2005-10-07.
What is the newest printing of Compulsive Research?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TDC #147, released 2025-04-11.
Is Compulsive Research legal in Commander?
Yes, Compulsive Research is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Compulsive Research legal in Modern?
Yes, Compulsive Research is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.