Compulsive Research (147)
TDC · Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander · common
| Mana cost |   |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 3.0 |
| Type | Sorcery |
| Rarity | common |
| Colors | U |
| EDHREC rank | 4406 |
Target player draws three cards. Then that player discards two cards unless they discard a land card.
"Four parts molten bronze, yes . . . one part frozen mercury, yes, yes . . . but then what?"
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Ravnica: City of Guilds
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Conspiracy
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Commander 2014
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Legendary Cube Prize Pack
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Modern Masters 2017
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Archenemy: Nicol Bolas
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Commander Legends
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Strixhaven Mystical Archive
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Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate
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Ravnica Remastered
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Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander
$0.29
Price history
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $0.29 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $0.15 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $0.15 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $0.35 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardhoarder | retail | $0.15 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Penny | Legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Predh | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
Rulings
- 2017-03-14: The target player can discard either one land card or two cards which may or may not be lands. The player can discard one land and one other card or two land cards if they choose.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Recherche compulsive |
| German | Zwingende Nachforschungen |
| Italian | Ricerca Compulsiva |
| Japanese | 強迫的な研究 |
| Spanish | Investigación compulsiva |