Careful Study
Careful Study Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Careful Study is $3.17 (PLST #ODY-70), and the most expensive is $63.74 (ODY #70, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.17, down 13.4% over 7 days, down 17.2% over 30 days, down 33.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $9.04 (2026).
Careful Study Printings & Prices
Careful Study has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Careful Study: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $60.00 cash for ODY #70 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ODY #70 | Foil | $60.00 | $99.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | ODY #70 | Foil | $45.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ODY #70 | Foil | $40.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1768 | Foil | $6.40 | $10.99 | 42% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1768 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1768 | Nonfoil | $4.80 | $7.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | WC02 #rl70 | Nonfoil | $4.20 | $7.49 | 44% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1768 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ODY #70 | Nonfoil | $2.05 | $4.49 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #ODY-70 | Nonfoil | $1.60 | $3.49 | 54% |
Careful Study Rules Text & Legality
Draw two cards, then discard two cards.
Careful Study is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Careful Study has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #ODY-70 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| SLD #1768 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #1768 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| WC03 #dh70 | 2003-08-06 | Common | Standard |
| WC02 #rl70 | 2002-12-01 | Common | Standard |
| ODY #70 | 2001-10-01 | Common | Standard |
| ODY #70 | 2001-10-01 | Common | Standard |
PLST #ODY-70 
SLD #1768 
WC03 #dh70 
WC02 #rl70 
ODY #70 Careful Study in Commander
Careful Study is the #2,772 most-played card on EDHREC, up 15 places over the last 30 days.
Careful Study FAQ
How much is Careful Study worth?
Careful Study is worth about $3.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $3.17 to $63.74 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Careful Study legal in Commander?
Yes — Careful Study is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Careful Study been reprinted?
Yes — Careful Study has been reprinted 7 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Careful Study cheap?
Careful Study trades at about $3.17 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful.