MagicArchenemy: Nicol Bolas
Compulsive Research — Archenemy: Nicol Bolas #23
Compulsive Research is a common Sorcery from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas (2017), collector number 23, illustrated by Sara Winters.
Compulsive Research price
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Card details
- Number
- 23
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- {2}{U}
- Colour
- Blue
- Illustrator
- Sara Winters
- Released
- 16 June 2017
What Compulsive Research does
Target player draws three cards. Then that player discards two cards unless they discard a land card.
Format legality
Other printings of Compulsive Research
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147 |  Compulsive Research Sorcery | Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander 2025 | Common | €0.14 |
| 311 |  Compulsive Research Sorcery | Ravnica Remastered 2024 | Common | €0.06 |
| 38 |  Compulsive Research Sorcery | Ravnica Remastered 2024 | Common | €0.10 |
| 715 |  Compulsive Research Sorcery | Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate 2022 | Common | €0.16 |
| 14 |  Compulsive Research Sorcery | Strixhaven Mystical Archive 2021 | Rare | €0.33 |
| 394 |  Compulsive Research Sorcery | Commander Legends 2020 | Common | €0.19 |
| 33 |  Compulsive Research Sorcery | Modern Masters 2017 2017 | Uncommon | €0.15 |
| 102 |  Compulsive Research Sorcery | Commander 2014 2014 | Common | €0.12 |
| 93 |  Compulsive Research Sorcery | Conspiracy 2014 | Common | €0.11 |
| 40 |  Compulsive Research Sorcery | Ravnica: City of Guilds 2005 | Common | €0.19 |
All 11 Compulsive Research printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Compulsive Research from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas worth?
About €0.12 for a near-mint non-foil copy. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Compulsive Research are there?
11 English paper printings, from Ravnica: City of Guilds to Archenemy: Nicol Bolas. The cheapest right now is the Ravnica Remastered printing.
Is Compulsive Research legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Compulsive Research (Archenemy: Nicol Bolas)?
Sara Winters.
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