Combat Research
PLSTThe List/#DMU-44/2026UncommonReprint
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
Cardmarket€0.14
ManaPool$0.20
Paper retail history (USD)
1 provider
Latest $0.20High $0.31Low $0.20▼ 23.1%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.38TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-08
7d▼ 7.3%30d▼ 25.5%90d▼ 65.5%
90d high
$1.23
90d low
$0.37
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.38
Dominaria United
- Down 25.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 69% below its 90 day high of $1.23.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 121% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment — Aura
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature has "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, draw a card."
As long as enchanted creature is legendary, it gets +1/+1 and has ward . (Whenever enchanted creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays .)
Keywords
Enchant
Card capabilities
Card drawEnchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc9 Sept 2022
Because the card-draw ability is granted to the creature, if an opponent takes control of the enchanted creature and it deals combat damage while they control it, that opponent will draw a card.
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About this card
Combat Research
Combat Research is an Enchantment — Aura, with mana cost {U} (mana value 1). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.38 (down 25.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Combat Research FAQ
How much is Combat Research worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Combat Research is $0.38. It is down 25.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.37 to $1.23.
What is the cheapest printing of Combat Research?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Dominaria United at $0.38 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Combat Research are there?
Combat Research has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Combat Research first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from DMU #44, released 2022-09-09.
What is the newest printing of Combat Research?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PLST #DMU-44, released 2026-10-19.
Is there a foil version of Combat Research?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.84 versus $0.38 for nonfoil, which is 121% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Combat Research legal in Commander?
Yes, Combat Research is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Combat Research legal in Modern?
Yes, Combat Research is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.