Forensic Researcher
MKMMurders at Karlov Manor/#58/2024Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.14
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.26
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.03
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.39Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.26TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 10.3%30d▼ 7.1%90d▼ 3.7%
90d high
$0.31
90d low
$0.26
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.26
Murders at Karlov Manor
- Down 7.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 16% below its 90 day high of $0.31.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 35% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Merfolk Detective
: Untap another target permanent you control.
, Collect evidence 3: Tap target creature you don't control. (To collect evidence 3, exile cards with total mana value 3 or greater from your graveyard.)
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Keywords
Collect evidence
Card capabilities
CreatureGraveyard interaction
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc2 Feb 2024
Once you've announced that you're casting a spell, players can't take actions until you've finished doing so. Notably, opponents can't try to remove cards from your graveyard to stop you from collecting evidence.
wotc2 Feb 2024
If you can't exile enough cards to meet or exceed the required mana value, you can't choose to collect evidence at all.
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About this card
Forensic Researcher
Forensic Researcher is a Creature — Merfolk Detective, with mana cost {2}{U} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.26 (down 7.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Forensic Researcher FAQ
How much is Forensic Researcher worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Forensic Researcher is $0.26. It is down 7.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.26 to $0.31.
What is the cheapest printing of Forensic Researcher?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Murders at Karlov Manor at $0.26 on TCGplayer.
What set was Forensic Researcher first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MKM #58, released 2024-02-09.
Is there a foil version of Forensic Researcher?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.35 versus $0.26 for nonfoil, which is 35% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Forensic Researcher legal in Commander?
Yes, Forensic Researcher is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Forensic Researcher legal in Modern?
Yes, Forensic Researcher is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Forensic Researcher legal in Standard?
Yes, Forensic Researcher is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Forensic Researcher do?
Forensic Researcher is a Creature — Merfolk Detective with mana cost {2}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "{T}: Untap another target permanent you control. {T}, Collect evidence 3: Tap target creature you don't control. (To collect evidence 3, exile cards with total mana value 3 or greater from your graveyard.)".