Firemind's Research
Firemind's Research Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Firemind's Research is $0.34 (GRN #171), and the most expensive is $0.57 (PGRN #171s, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.34, flat over 7 days, up 9.7% over 30 days, up 9.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.34 (2026).
Firemind's Research Printings & Prices
Firemind's Research has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Firemind's Research: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.20 cash for PGRN #171s (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 75% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PGRN #171s | Foil | $0.20 | $0.79 | 75% |
| CoolStuffInc | GRN #171 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PGRN #171 | Foil | $0.09 | $0.59 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | GRN #171 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | GRN #171 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Firemind's Research Rules Text & Legality
Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, put a charge counter on this enchantment.
{1}{U}, Remove two charge counters from this enchantment: Draw a card.
{1}{R}, Remove five charge counters from this enchantment: It deals 5 damage to any target.
Firemind's Research is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Firemind's Research Rulings
- Oct 5, 2018 The triggered ability of Firemind’s Research resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Firemind's Research has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRN #171 | 2018-10-05 | Rare | Standard |
| GRN #171 | 2018-10-05 | Rare | Standard |
| PGRN #171 | 2018-10-05 | Rare | Standard |
| PGRN #171s | 2018-10-05 | Rare | Prerelease |
GRN #171 
PGRN #171 Firemind's Research in Commander
Firemind's Research is the #12,978 most-played card on EDHREC, down 69 places over the last 30 days.
Firemind's Research FAQ
How much is Firemind's Research worth?
Firemind's Research is worth about $0.34 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.34 to $0.57 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Firemind's Research legal in Commander?
Yes — Firemind's Research is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Firemind's Research been reprinted?
Yes — Firemind's Research has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Firemind's Research cheap?
Firemind's Research trades at about $0.34 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,978 on EDHREC).