Wild Research
Wild Research Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Wild Research is $1.51 (APC #72), and the most expensive is $36.69 (APC #72, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.48, up 64.2% over 7 days, down 0.8% over 30 days, up 115.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.50 (2026).
Wild Research Printings & Prices
Wild Research has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Wild Research: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $33.00 cash for APC #72 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | APC #72 | Foil | $33.00 | $54.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | APC #72 | Foil | $18.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | APC #72 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #APC-72 | Nonfoil | $0.30 | $1.49 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | APC #72 | Nonfoil | $0.26 | $1.29 | 80% |
Wild Research Rules Text & Legality
{1}{W}: Search your library for an enchantment card and reveal that card. Put it into your hand, then discard a card at random. Then shuffle.
{1}{U}: Search your library for an instant card and reveal that card. Put it into your hand, then discard a card at random. Then shuffle.
Wild Research is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Wild Research Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 You do not have to find an enchantment or instant card if you do not want to.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Wild Research has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #APC-72 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| APC #72 | 2001-06-04 | Rare | Standard |
| APC #72 | 2001-06-04 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #APC-72 
APC #72 Wild Research in Commander
Wild Research is the #15,830 most-played card on EDHREC, down 128 places over the last 30 days.
Wild Research FAQ
How much is Wild Research worth?
Wild Research is worth about $2.48 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $1.51 to $36.69 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Wild Research legal in Commander?
Yes — Wild Research is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Wild Research been reprinted?
Yes — Wild Research has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Wild Research cheap?
Wild Research trades at about $2.48 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,830 on EDHREC).