Research Thief
Research Thief is a Rare Artifact Creature — Moonfolk Wizard from Neon Dynasty Commander (53) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.87 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Research Thief suits collectors and players working on Neon Dynasty Commander who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Research Thief from Neon Dynasty Commander?
Research Thief is a Artifact Creature — Moonfolk Wizard in Neon Dynasty Commander numbered 53. Mana cost {4}{U}. Color identity: U. Research Thief (53) is a format-relevant Artifact Creature — Moonfolk Wizard in Neon Dynasty Commander with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Research Thief worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.87 for Research Thief. Low and high spread runs $1.87 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.53; Normal: $1.87. This printing is from Neon Dynasty Commander. Collector number 53 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Neon Dynasty Commander |
|---|---|
| Number | 53 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.87 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.53 |
| cardmarket | $1.53 |
| Normal | $1.87 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 3 |
How collectible is Research Thief?
Research Thief is a Rare printing in Neon Dynasty Commander. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Neon Dynasty Commander. Collector number 53 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
What are the key details for Research Thief?
Research Thief lists as Artifact Creature — Moonfolk Wizard with keywords Flying, Flash. Artist: Cristi Balanescu. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Neon Dynasty Commander. Collector number 53 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Research Thief (53) is a format-relevant Artifact Creature — Moonfolk Wizard in Neon Dynasty Commander with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Research Thief is catalogued as Rare Artifact Creature — Moonfolk Wizard in Neon Dynasty Commander, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $1.87 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.53; Normal: $1.87).
- Mana cost {4}{U} and type line Artifact Creature — Moonfolk Wizard 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: Use $1.87 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Research Thief from Neon Dynasty Commander?
Research Thief is a Rare Artifact Creature — Moonfolk Wizard from Neon Dynasty Commander numbered 53 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Research Thief worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.87 for ungraded Research Thief. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Research Thief?
Research Thief is catalogued as Rare in Neon Dynasty Commander. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Research Thief legal in Commander or Standard?
Research Thief shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Research Thief near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.87. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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