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Careful Study The List MTG card
PLST #ODY-70 · Art by Scott M. Fischer
PLST set symbol, CommonThe List#ODY-70Common

Careful Study

Sorcery
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · PLST #ODY-70 nonfoil
$2.13 −9.4% −$0.22, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−10.9%
EDHREC rank
#2,633 Up 34 in 30 days

Buy PLST #ODY-70 nonfoil

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Careful Study Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.13, down 9.4% over 7 days, down 10.9% over 30 days, down 32.8% over 90 days.

Careful Study Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Careful Study

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Careful Study Printings & Prices

Careful Study has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.

PLST set symbol, CommonPLST #ODY-70
Retro Frame
Viewing
WC03 set symbol, CommonWC03 #dh70
WC02 set symbol, CommonWC02 #rl70
ODY set symbol, CommonODY #70
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #1768
Borderless
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #2823
Borderless

Sell Careful Study: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomODY #70Foil
CoolStuffIncODY #70Foil
Card KingdomSLD #2823Foil
Card KingdomSLD #2823Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncSLD #1768Foil
CoolStuffIncSLD #2823Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncSLD #2823Foil

Careful Study Rules Text & Legality

Careful Study

Draw two cards, then discard two cards.

It's late, but stopping now would break the rhythm.

Careful Study is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Careful Study has been reprinted 7 times.

  • Oct 1, 2001ODY set symbol, CommonOdysseyODY #70
  • Oct 1, 2001ODY set symbol, CommonOdyssey · foilODY #70
  • Dec 1, 2002WC02 set symbol, CommonWorld Championship Decks 2002WC02 #rl70
  • Aug 6, 2003WC03 set symbol, CommonWorld Championship Decks 2003WC03 #dh70
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #1768
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #1768
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, CommonThe ListPLST #ODY-70

Careful Study in Commander

Careful Study is the #2,633 most-played card on EDHREC, up 34 places over the last 30 days.

#2,633 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 34 in 30 days

Careful Study FAQ

How much is Careful Study worth?

Careful Study is worth about $2.13 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

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 6 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Careful Study cheap?

Careful Study trades at about $2.13; 7 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Careful Study?

Cards that fill a similar role include Faithless Looting, Izzet Charm, Frantic Search.