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Compulsive Research
SORCERY Uncommon
Modern Masters 2017 EDHREC #4,276
$0.05
-16.7%
7 days
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Compulsive Research price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.05.
Compulsive Research Price Summary
Compulsive Research's current headline price is $0.05.
Compulsive Research Printings & Prices
12 printings
Compulsive Research has 12 tracked printings across 10 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including alt art and showcase treatments.
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Sell Compulsive Research: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | STA #77 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STA #77 | Etched | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STA #77 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | STA #77 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | STA #77 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | STA #14 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | RAV #40 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | STA #14 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | STA #77 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STA #14 | Foil | — | — | — |
Compulsive Research Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Compulsive Research Rulings
1 most recent
- 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
18 printings
Compulsive Research has been reprinted 18 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDC #147 | 2025-04-11 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
| RVR #311 | 2024-01-12 | Common | Alt Art | — | — | — |
| RVR #38 | 2024-01-12 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
| RVR #38 | 2024-01-12 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
| RVR #311 | 2024-01-12 | Common | Alt Art | — | — | — |
| CLB #715 | 2022-06-10 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
| STA #14 | 2021-04-23 | Rare | Showcase | — | — | — |
| STA #14 | 2021-04-23 | Rare | Showcase | — | — | — |
| STA #14 | 2021-04-23 | Rare | Showcase | — | — | — |
| CMR #394 | 2020-11-20 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
TDC #147 
RVR #311 
CLB #715 
STA #14 
CMR #394 Showing the 10 most recent of 18 printings.
Compulsive Research in Commander
Compulsive Research is the #4,276 most-played card on EDHREC.
Compulsive Research FAQ
How much is Compulsive Research worth?
Compulsive Research is worth about $0.05 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 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 $0.05 — 18 reprints keep supply plentiful.