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Research Thief Foundations Commander MTG card
FDC #74 · Art by Cristi Balanescu
FDC set symbol, RareFoundations Commander#74Rare

Research Thief

Artifact Creature · Moonfolk WizardFlying, Flash
Nonfoil
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$0.30 +42.9% +$0.09, 7 days
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−40.0%
EDHREC rank
#4,595 Up 111 in 30 days
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Research Thief Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.30, up 42.9% over 7 days, down 40.0% over 30 days, down 81.3% over 90 days.

Research Thief Price History

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Research Thief Printings & Prices

Research Thief has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.

FDC set symbol, RareFDC #74
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NEC set symbol, RareNEC #16
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Research Thief Rules Text & Legality

Research Thief

Flash

Flying

Whenever an artifact creature you control deals combat damage to a player, draw a card.

The Futurists eagerly supplement their research with their rivals' closely guarded secrets.

Research Thief is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Research Thief has been reprinted 2 times.

  • Feb 18, 2022NEC set symbol, RareNeon Dynasty CommanderNEC #16
  • Feb 18, 2022NEC set symbol, RareNeon Dynasty Commander · Extended ArtNEC #53

Research Thief in Commander

Research Thief is the #4,595 most-played card on EDHREC, up 111 places over the last 30 days.

#4,595 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 111 in 30 days

Research Thief FAQ

How much is Research Thief worth?

Research Thief is worth about $0.30 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Research Thief legal in Commander?

Yes. Research Thief is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Research Thief been reprinted?

Yes. Research Thief has been reprinted 2 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Research Thief cheap?

Research Thief trades at about $0.30; 2 reprints keep supply plentiful.