Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist
TRCStar Trek Commander/#263/2026Rare
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$4.49
ManaPool$3.68
TCGplayer$3.85
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$1.35
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$1.20 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $4.49High $4.99Low $4.49▼ 10.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$3.85TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 3.8%30d▼ 3.8%90d▼ 3.8%
90d high
$4.00
90d low
$3.85
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$2.90
Star Trek Commander
- Down 3.8% over the last 2 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 4% below its 90 day high of $4.00.
- This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (2 priced in total).
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Creature — Human Scientist
Whenever an opponent casts a creature spell, investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with ", Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")
3 / 3
Keywords
Investigate
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
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About this card
Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist
Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist is a Legendary Creature — Human Scientist, with mana cost {3}{U} (mana value 4). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $3.85 (down 3.8% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist FAQ
How much is Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist is $3.85. It is down 3.8% over the last 2 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $3.85 to $4.00.
What is the cheapest printing of Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Star Trek Commander at $2.90 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Star Trek Commander at $3.85 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist are there?
Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TRC #263, released 2026-11-13.
Is Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist legal in Commander?
Yes, Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist legal in Modern?
Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist legal in Standard?
Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.