Mishra's Research Desk
The Brothers' War · #162

Mishra's Research Desk

Mishra's Research Desk is a Uncommon Artifact from The Brothers' War (162) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.20 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.20
Cardmarket trend €0.15
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Mishra's Research Desk suits collectors and players working on The Brothers' War who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Mishra's Research Desk from The Brothers' War?

Mishra's Research Desk is a Artifact in The Brothers' War numbered 162. Mana cost {1}. Color identity: R. Mishra's Research Desk (162) from The Brothers' War should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from The Brothers' War.

What is Mishra's Research Desk worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.20 for Mishra's Research Desk. Low and high spread runs $0.20 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.15; foil: $0.20; Normal: $0.26. This printing is from The Brothers' War. Collector number 162 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetThe Brothers' War
Number162
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.20
Cardmarket EUR€0.15
cardmarket $0.15
foil $0.20
Normal $0.26

How collectible is Mishra's Research Desk?

Mishra's Research Desk is a Uncommon printing in The Brothers' War. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from The Brothers' War. Collector number 162 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Mishra's Research Desk?

Mishra's Research Desk lists as Artifact with keywords Unearth. Artist: Matt Stewart. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from The Brothers' War. Collector number 162 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Mishra's Research Desk (162) from The Brothers' War should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Mishra's Research Desk is catalogued as Uncommon Artifact in The Brothers' War, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.20 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.15; foil: $0.20; Normal: $0.26).
  • Mana cost {1} and type line Artifact help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Mishra's Research Desk from The Brothers' War?

Mishra's Research Desk is a Uncommon Artifact from The Brothers' War numbered 162 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Mishra's Research Desk worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.20 for ungraded Mishra's Research Desk. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Mishra's Research Desk?

Mishra's Research Desk is catalogued as Uncommon in The Brothers' War. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Mishra's Research Desk legal in Commander or Standard?

Mishra's Research Desk shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Mishra's Research Desk near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.20. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.