Desperate Research
Magic: The Gathering | Invasion - Singles
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| Rarity | R |
| Number | 100 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Invasion |
| Available | 32 items |
| From | $0.49 |
| Type | Sorcery |
Format Legality
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LP | $0.50 | 10 | ||
MP | $0.50 | 6 | ||
NM | $0.99 | 1 | ||
LP | $0.49 | 15 | Unavailable |
About Desperate Research
Desperate Research from Invasion is currently available from around $0.39. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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Choose a card name other than a basic land card name. Reveal the top seven cards of your library and put all of them with that name into your hand. Exile the rest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Desperate Research worth?
Desperate Research is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.39 for Invasion. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Desperate Research currently shows mostly this printing in this view, which can help when comparing direct availability and condition.
Is Desperate Research legal in Commander?
Desperate Research is legal in Commander. Check the legality table for the full format matrix for this printing.
Is Desperate Research legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Desperate Research on the Reserved List?
No. Desperate Research is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Desperate Research in-game text?
In game, Desperate Research is a Sorcery with text that starts: "Choose a card name other than a basic land card name. Reveal the top seven cards of your library and put all of them with that name into your hand. Exile the rest.".
How popular is Desperate Research in Commander decks?
Desperate Research ranks #29,496 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
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Searchers looking for Desperate Research legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.