Primary Research
SOSSecrets of Strixhaven/#26/2026Uncommon
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.04
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.16
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.16TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 6.7%30d▼ 20.0%90d▲ 14.3%
90d high
$0.24
90d low
$0.14
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.16
Secrets of Strixhaven
- Down 20.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 33% below its 90 day high of $0.24.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 50% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
When this enchantment enters, return target nonland permanent card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield.
At the beginning of your end step, if a card left your graveyard this turn, draw a card.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc20 Mar 2026
Primary Research's last ability will check as your end step starts to see if any cards have left your graveyard this turn. If none did, the ability won't trigger at all. It's not possible to remove cards from your graveyard during your end step in time to have the ability trigger.
wotc20 Mar 2026
If a card in a graveyard has {X} in its mana cost, X is 0 for the purpose of determining its mana value.
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About this card
Primary Research
Primary Research is an Enchantment, with mana cost {4}{W} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.16 (down 20.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Primary Research FAQ
How much is Primary Research worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Primary Research is $0.16. It is down 20.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.14 to $0.24.
What is the cheapest printing of Primary Research?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven at $0.16 on TCGplayer.
What set was Primary Research first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SOS #26, released 2026-04-24.
Is there a foil version of Primary Research?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.24 versus $0.16 for nonfoil, which is 50% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Primary Research legal in Commander?
Yes, Primary Research is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Primary Research legal in Modern?
Yes, Primary Research is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Primary Research legal in Standard?
Yes, Primary Research is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Primary Research do?
Primary Research is an Enchantment with mana cost {4}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "When this enchantment enters, return target nonland permanent card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield. At the beginning of your end step, if a card left your graveyard this turn, draw a card.".