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Combat Research Dominaria United MTG card
DMU #44 · Art by Justine Cruz
DMU set symbol, UncommonDominaria United#44Uncommon

Combat Research

Enchantment · AuraEnchant
TCGplayer market · DMU #44 nonfoil
$0.38 +2.7% +$0.01, 7 days
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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 Printings & Prices

Combat Research has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

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Combat Research Rules Text & Legality

Combat Research

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.

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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, 2022DMU set symbol, UncommonDominaria UnitedDMU #44
  • Sep 9, 2022DMU set symbol, UncommonDominaria 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.

#2,239 EDHREC rank
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.