
Compulsive Research
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- +20.0%
- EDHREC rank
- #4,276 No change in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy MM3 #33 nonfoil
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Compulsive Research Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.06, flat over 7 days, up 20.0% over 30 days, down 70.0% over 90 days.
Compulsive Research Price History
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Compulsive Research price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.06.
Where to Buy and Sell Compulsive Research
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Compulsive Research in Sealed Products
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Compulsive Research Printings & Prices
Compulsive Research has 12 tracked printings across 10 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including alt art and showcase treatments.
Sell Compulsive Research: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | STA #77 | Etched | |||
| Card Kingdom | STA #14 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | STA #77 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | STA #77 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | STA #77 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | STA #77 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | CNS #93 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | STA #14 | Foil |
Compulsive Research Rules Text & Legality
Target player draws three cards. Then that player discards two cards unless they discard a land card.
"Four parts molten bronze, yes . . . one part frozen mercury, yes, yes . . . but then what?"
Compulsive Research is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
- BrawlLegal
- CommanderLegal
- Competitive BrawlLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- GladiatorLegal
- HistoricLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- PauperLegal
- Pauper CommanderLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- PreDHLegal
- TimelessLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
Compulsive Research Rulings
- Mar 14, 2017
The target player can discard either one land card or two cards which may or may not be lands. The player can discard one land and one other card or two land cards if they choose.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Compulsive Research has been reprinted 18 times.
- Nov 20, 2020Commander LegendsCMR #394
- Apr 23, 2021Strixhaven Mystical Archive · ShowcaseSTA #14
- Apr 23, 2021Strixhaven Mystical Archive · Showcase, foilSTA #14
- Apr 23, 2021Strixhaven Mystical Archive · Showcase, etchedSTA #14
- Jun 10, 2022Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's GateCLB #715
- Jan 12, 2024Ravnica Remastered · Alt Art, foilRVR #311
- Jan 12, 2024Ravnica RemasteredRVR #38
- Jan 12, 2024Ravnica Remastered · foilRVR #38
- Jan 12, 2024Ravnica Remastered · Alt ArtRVR #311
- Apr 11, 2025Tarkir: Dragonstorm CommanderTDC #147
Showing the 10 most recent of 18 printings.
Compulsive Research in Commander
Compulsive Research is the #4,276 most-played card on EDHREC.
across all Commander decks No change in 30 days
Compulsive Research FAQ
How much is Compulsive Research worth?
Compulsive Research is worth about $0.06 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is Compulsive Research legal in Commander?
Yes. Compulsive Research is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Compulsive Research been reprinted?
Yes. Compulsive Research has been reprinted 18 times, with 12 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Compulsive Research cheap?
Compulsive Research trades at about $0.06; 18 reprints keep supply plentiful.