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Research the Deep
SORCERY Uncommon
Morningtide EDHREC #12,139
$0.36
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7 days
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Research the Deep Price Summary
Research the Deep's current headline price is $0.36.
Research the Deep Printings & Prices
1 printings
Research the Deep has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Research the Deep: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MOR #46 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MOR #46 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MOR #46 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Research the Deep Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Draw a card. Clash with an opponent. If you win, return Research the Deep to its owner's hand. (Each clashing player reveals the top card of their library, then puts that card on their choice of the top or bottom. A player wins if their card had a greater mana value.)
Research the Deep is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Research the Deep Rulings
2 most recent
- Apr 1, 2008 If the spell is countered or doesn't resolve for any reason (for example, if all its targets become illegal), none of its effects happen. There is no clash, and the spell card won't be returned to your hand.
- Apr 1, 2008 If you win the clash, the spell moves from the stack to your hand as part of its resolution. It never hits the graveyard. If you don't win the clash, the spell is put into the graveyard from the stack as normal.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Research the Deep has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOR #46 | 2008-02-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MOR #46 | 2008-02-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
Research the Deep in Commander
Research the Deep is the #12,139 most-played card on EDHREC, down 146 places over the last 30 days.
Research the Deep FAQ
How much is Research the Deep worth?
Research the Deep is worth about $0.36 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Research the Deep legal in Commander?
Yes — Research the Deep is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Research the Deep been reprinted?
Yes — Research the Deep has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Research the Deep cheap?
Research the Deep trades at about $0.36 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,139 on EDHREC).