Research Assistant
M15Magic 2015/#77/2014Common
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.05
TCGplayer$0.10
ManaPool$0.15
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.10TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 25.0%90d▲ 25.0%
90d high
$0.10
90d low
$0.07
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.10
Magic 2015
- Up 25.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.10.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 360% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Human Wizard
, : Draw a card, then discard a card.
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Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
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About this card
Research Assistant
Research Assistant is a Creature — Human Wizard, with mana cost {1}{U} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.10 (up 25.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Research Assistant FAQ
How much is Research Assistant worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Research Assistant is $0.10. It is up 25.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.07 to $0.10.
What is the cheapest printing of Research Assistant?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Magic 2015 at $0.10 on TCGplayer.
What set was Research Assistant first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from M15 #77, released 2014-07-18.
Is there a foil version of Research Assistant?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.46 versus $0.10 for nonfoil, which is 360% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Research Assistant legal in Commander?
Yes, Research Assistant is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Research Assistant legal in Modern?
Yes, Research Assistant is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Research Assistant legal in Standard?
Research Assistant is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Research Assistant do?
Research Assistant is a Creature — Human Wizard with mana cost {1}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "{3}{U}, {T}: Draw a card, then discard a card.".