Stinging Study (2481)
SLD · Secret Lair Drop · rare
| Mana cost |   |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 5.0 |
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | rare |
| Colors | B |
| EDHREC rank | 3378 |
You draw X cards and you lose X life, where X is the mana value of a commander you own on the battlefield or in the command zone.
Bite marks in the practicum become top marks on the final.
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Price history
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $16.84 | $18.37 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $15.96 | $16.39 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $15.13 | $23.81 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $17.99 | $23.99 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | $10.00 | $13.50 | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
Rulings
- 2021-04-16: If your commander is under the control of another player as Stinging Study resolves, it is still on the battlefield and will still be used to determine the value of X.
- 2021-04-16: If you own multiple commanders on the battlefield and/or in the command zone, you choose one of them as Stinging Study resolves to determine the value of X.