Practical Research
STXStrixhaven: School of Mages/#212/2021Uncommon
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.07
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.26
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.02
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
$0.26TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 10.3%30d▼ 7.1%90d▲ 30.0%
90d high
$0.30
90d low
$0.20
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.26
Strixhaven: School of Mages
- Down 7.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 13% below its 90 day high of $0.30.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 8% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Draw four cards. Then discard two cards unless you discard an instant or sorcery card.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc16 Apr 2021
As Practical Research resolves, you can discard either one instant or sorcery card or discard two cards, each of which may or may not be an instant or sorcery card.
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About this card
Practical Research
Practical Research is an Instant, with mana cost {3}{U}{R} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.26 (down 7.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Practical Research FAQ
How much is Practical Research worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Practical Research is $0.26. It is down 7.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.20 to $0.30.
What is the cheapest printing of Practical Research?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Strixhaven: School of Mages at $0.26 on TCGplayer.
What set was Practical Research first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from STX #212, released 2021-04-23.
Is there a foil version of Practical Research?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.28 versus $0.26 for nonfoil, which is 8% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Practical Research legal in Commander?
Yes, Practical Research is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Practical Research legal in Modern?
Yes, Practical Research is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Practical Research legal in Standard?
Practical Research is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Practical Research do?
Practical Research is an Instant with mana cost {3}{U}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Draw four cards. Then discard two cards unless you discard an instant or sorcery card.".