Body of Research
Body of Research Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Body of Research is $1.48 (STX #168, Foil), and the most expensive is $4.11 (STX #336, Extended Art, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.65, up 1.9% over 7 days, down 5.7% over 30 days, down 27.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.46 (2026).
Body of Research Printings & Prices
Body of Research has 4 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack, prerelease and extended art treatments.
Sell Body of Research: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $6.00 cash for PSTX #168p (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PSTX #168p | Foil | $6.00 | $11.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PSTX #168s | Foil | $6.00 | $11.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PSTX #168p | Nonfoil | $5.50 | $10.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | STX #336 | Nonfoil | $2.30 | $5.49 | 58% |
| Card Kingdom | STX #336 | Foil | $1.60 | $3.99 | 60% |
| starcitygames | STX #336 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | STX #336 | Foil | $1.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | STX #336 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | STX #168 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STX #168 | Foil | $0.75 | $2.99 | 75% |
Body of Research Rules Text & Legality
Create a 0/0 green and blue Fractal creature token. Put X +1/+1 counters on it, where X is the number of cards in your library.
Body of Research is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Body of Research has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| STX #336 | 2021-04-23 | Mythic | Extended Art |
| STX #336 | 2021-04-23 | Mythic | Extended Art |
| PSTX #168s | 2021-04-23 | Mythic | Prerelease |
| PSTX #168p | 2021-04-23 | Mythic | Promo Pack |
| PSTX #168p | 2021-04-23 | Mythic | Promo Pack |
| STX #168 | 2021-04-23 | Mythic | Standard |
| STX #168 | 2021-04-23 | Mythic | Standard |
STX #336 
PSTX #168s Body of Research in Commander
Body of Research is the #10,618 most-played card on EDHREC, up 15 places over the last 30 days.
Body of Research FAQ
How much is Body of Research worth?
Body of Research is worth about $1.65 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $1.65 to $4.11 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Body of Research legal in Commander?
Yes — Body of Research is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Body of Research been reprinted?
Yes — Body of Research has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Body of Research cheap?
Body of Research trades at about $1.65 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#10,618 on EDHREC).