
Combat Research
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- −26.9%
- EDHREC rank
- #2,239 Down 27 in 30 days
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Combat Research Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.38, up 2.7% over 7 days, down 26.9% over 30 days, down 51.3% over 90 days.
Combat Research Price History
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Combat Research price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.38.
Where to Buy and Sell Combat Research
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Combat Research in Sealed Products
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Combat Research Printings & Prices
Combat Research has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Combat Research: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DMU #44 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | DMU #44 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | DMU #44 | Nonfoil |
Combat Research Rules Text & Legality
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature has "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, draw a card."
As long as enchanted creature is legendary, it gets +1/+1 and has ward {1}. (Whenever enchanted creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {1}.)
Combat Research is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
- BrawlLegal
- CommanderLegal
- Competitive BrawlLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- GladiatorLegal
- HistoricLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- PioneerLegal
- TimelessLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- PreDHNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
Combat Research Rulings
- Sep 9, 2022
Because the card-draw ability is granted to the creature, if an opponent takes control of the enchanted creature and it deals combat damage while they control it, that opponent will draw a card.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Combat Research has been reprinted 2 times.
- Sep 9, 2022Dominaria UnitedDMU #44
- Sep 9, 2022Dominaria United · foilDMU #44
Combat Research in Commander
Combat Research is the #2,239 most-played card on EDHREC, down 27 places over the last 30 days.
across all Commander decks Down 27 in 30 days
Combat Research FAQ
How much is Combat Research worth?
Combat Research is worth about $0.38 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is Combat Research legal in Commander?
Yes. Combat Research is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Combat Research been reprinted?
Yes. Combat Research has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Combat Research cheap?
Combat Research trades at about $0.38; 2 reprints keep supply plentiful.
What can I play instead of Combat Research?
Cards that fill a similar role include Curiosity, Curious Obsession, Ophidian Eye.





