Perilous Research
MMAModern Masters/#58/2013CommonReprint
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.79
Cardmarket€2.33
TCGplayer$0.66
ManaPool$0.25
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.23
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.79High $2.29Low $1.79▼ 10.1%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.66TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 17.5%30d▼ 19.5%90d▼ 18.5%
90d high
$0.84
90d low
$0.66
Paper printings priced
4
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.27
The List
- Down 19.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 21% below its 90 day high of $0.84.
- This printing is the 2nd cheapest paper printing currently priced (4 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 92% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Draw two cards, then sacrifice a permanent.
Card capabilities
Card drawInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Perilous Research
Perilous Research is an Instant, with mana cost {1}{U} (mana value 2). Printed 4 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: $0.66 (down 19.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Perilous Research FAQ
How much is Perilous Research worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Perilous Research is $0.66. It is down 19.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.66 to $0.84.
What is the cheapest printing of Perilous Research?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The List at $0.27 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Perilous Research?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Coldsnap at $1.05 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Perilous Research are there?
Perilous Research has been printed 4 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Perilous Research first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from CSP #41, released 2006-07-21.
What is the newest printing of Perilous Research?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PLST #MMA-58, released 2024-08-02.
Is there a foil version of Perilous Research?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $1.27 versus $0.66 for nonfoil, which is 92% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Perilous Research legal in Commander?
Yes, Perilous Research is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.