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Compulsive Research Modern Masters 2017 MTG card
MM3 #33 · Art by Sara Winters
MM3 set symbol, UncommonModern Masters 2017#33Uncommon

Compulsive Research

Sorcery
TCGplayer market · MM3 #33 nonfoil
$0.06 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+20.0%
EDHREC rank
#4,276 No change in 30 days

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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 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.

MM3 set symbol, UncommonMM3 #33
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CNS set symbol, CommonCNS #93
E01 set symbol, CommonE01 #23
RVR set symbol, CommonRVR #311
Retro Frame
RAV set symbol, CommonRAV #40
CLB set symbol, CommonCLB #715
CMR set symbol, CommonCMR #394
RVR set symbol, CommonRVR #38
TDC set symbol, CommonTDC #147
C14 set symbol, CommonC14 #102
STA set symbol, RareSTA #14
BorderlessShowcase
STA set symbol, RareSTA #77
Borderless

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CoolStuffIncSTA #77Nonfoil
Card KingdomCNS #93Foil
CoolStuffIncSTA #14Foil

Compulsive Research Rules Text & Legality

Compulsive Research

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.

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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, 2020CMR set symbol, CommonCommander LegendsCMR #394
  • Apr 23, 2021STA set symbol, RareStrixhaven Mystical Archive · ShowcaseSTA #14
  • Apr 23, 2021STA set symbol, RareStrixhaven Mystical Archive · Showcase, foilSTA #14
  • Apr 23, 2021STA set symbol, RareStrixhaven Mystical Archive · Showcase, etchedSTA #14
  • Jun 10, 2022CLB set symbol, CommonCommander Legends: Battle for Baldur's GateCLB #715
  • Jan 12, 2024RVR set symbol, CommonRavnica Remastered · Alt Art, foilRVR #311
  • Jan 12, 2024RVR set symbol, CommonRavnica RemasteredRVR #38
  • Jan 12, 2024RVR set symbol, CommonRavnica Remastered · foilRVR #38
  • Jan 12, 2024RVR set symbol, CommonRavnica Remastered · Alt ArtRVR #311
  • Apr 11, 2025TDC set symbol, CommonTarkir: 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.

#4,276 EDHREC rank
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.