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Forensic Researcher
CREATURE — MERFOLK DETECTIVE Uncommon
Murders at Karlov Manor EDHREC #8,159
$0.29
+3.6%
7 days
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Forensic Researcher price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.29.
Forensic Researcher Price Summary
Forensic Researcher's current headline price is $0.29.
Forensic Researcher Printings & Prices
1 printings
Forensic Researcher has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Forensic Researcher: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
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| Card Kingdom | MKM #58 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MKM #58 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Forensic Researcher Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{T}: Untap another target permanent you control.
{T}, Collect evidence 3: Tap target creature you don't control. (To collect evidence 3, exile cards with total mana value 3 or greater from your graveyard.)
Forensic Researcher is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
standard
Legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Forensic Researcher Rulings
2 most recent
- Feb 2, 2024 If you can't exile enough cards to meet or exceed the required mana value, you can't choose to collect evidence at all.
- Feb 2, 2024 Once you've announced that you're casting a spell, players can't take actions until you've finished doing so. Notably, opponents can't try to remove cards from your graveyard to stop you from collecting evidence.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Forensic Researcher has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKM #58 | 2024-02-09 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| MKM #58 | 2024-02-09 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
Forensic Researcher in Commander
Forensic Researcher is the #8,159 most-played card on EDHREC, up 33 places over the last 30 days.
Forensic Researcher FAQ
How much is Forensic Researcher worth?
Forensic Researcher is worth about $0.29 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Forensic Researcher legal in Commander?
Yes — Forensic Researcher is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Forensic Researcher been reprinted?
Yes — Forensic Researcher has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Forensic Researcher cheap?
Forensic Researcher trades at about $0.29 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,159 on EDHREC).