Practical Research
~$0.28 TCGplayer
Multicolor. Instant
Strixhaven: School of Mages #212 · Illustrated by Ekaterina Burmak
Strixhaven: School of Mages #212 · Illustrated by Ekaterina BurmakWhat is Practical Research worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Draw four cards. Then discard two cards unless you discard an instant or sorcery card.
The twins each researched spells to defeat Extus in their own way. Will hit the library. Rowan hit everything else.
Format legality
The only printing of Practical Research
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Strixhaven: School of Mages stx #212· 2021uncommon· Cardmarket €0.09 · €0.14 foil | uncommon | $0.28 | $0.28 | €0.09€0.14 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2021
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 5
- EDHREC rank
- #13,637 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Ekaterina Burmak
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Strixhaven: School of Mages card (#212).
212 · STX · U · EN
- 212Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- STXSet code for Strixhaven: School of Mages
- UUncommon
- ENPrinted in English
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (1)
2021-04-16
As Practical Research resolves, you can discard either one instant or sorcery card or discard two cards, each of which may or may not be an instant or sorcery card.
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