
Research Thief
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- −40.0%
- EDHREC rank
- #4,595 Up 111 in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy FDC #74 nonfoil
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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 price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.30.
Where to Buy and Sell Research Thief
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Research Thief in Sealed Products
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Research Thief Printings & Prices
Research Thief has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Research Thief: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | NEC #53 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | NEC #16 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | NEC #53 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | NEC #16 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | FDC #74 | Nonfoil |
Research Thief Rules Text & Legality
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.
- CommanderLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- LegacyLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- Competitive BrawlNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- GladiatorNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- PreDHNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Research Thief has been reprinted 2 times.
- Feb 18, 2022Neon Dynasty CommanderNEC #16
- Feb 18, 2022Neon 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.
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.