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Compulsive Research

↓Declining-28.6%

Archenemy: Nicol Bolas, 2017 · #23

Compulsive Research's Near Mint price is down 44.4% ($0.12) over the past 30 days.

Fresh· Updated Nov 3, 2026

Card Details

TypeSorcery

Mana Cost2U

ArtistSara Winters

Card TextTarget 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?"

Format Legality

ModernCommanderPauperLegacyVintageHistoricBrawl

inkwell Fair Value™?· NM

$0.15

moderate

-16.7% 24h-28.6% 7d

$0.13

$0.15

Condition?

NMLPMPHPDMG

10 printings — select edition

Tarkir: Dragonstor…$0.27▼down 3.6%Commander 2014$0.26Ravnica Remastered$0.26▲up 8.3%

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Prices as ofNov 3

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Cheapest printing$0.08

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Compulsive Research$0.15-28.6%

Why This Price

inkwell Estimate

Fair Value$0.15

Movement

7D Change-28.6% (-$0.06)

30D Change-44.4% (-$0.12)

Freshness

Prices as ofNov 3

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Frequently Asked Questions▸

How much is Compulsive Research worth?

The current Near Mint price for Compulsive Research from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas (Magic: The Gathering) is $0.15. It has decreased 28.6% over the past 7 days.

What set is Compulsive Research from?

Compulsive Research is from the Archenemy: Nicol Bolas set, released June 2017. It is a common in Magic: The Gathering.

What rarity is Compulsive Research?

Compulsive Research is a common card from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas in Magic: The Gathering.

How has the price of Compulsive Research changed over the past 30 days?

Over the past 30 days, the Near Mint price of Compulsive Research has fallen 44.4% ($0.12) to $0.15.

How many printings of Compulsive Research exist?

Compulsive Research has 10 printings across different Magic: The Gathering sets. The cheapest printing is $0.08 from Modern Masters 2017.