Compulsive Research
Ravnica: City of Guilds · #40

Compulsive Research

Compulsive Research is a Common Sorcery from Ravnica: City of Guilds (40) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.87 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $1.87
Cardmarket trend €0.14
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Compulsive Research suits collectors and players working on Ravnica: City of Guilds who need the Common slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Compulsive Research from Ravnica: City of Guilds?

Compulsive Research is a Sorcery in Ravnica: City of Guilds numbered 40. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Compulsive Research (40) from Ravnica: City of Guilds should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Ravnica: City of Guilds.

What is Compulsive Research worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.87 for Compulsive Research. Low and high spread runs $1.87 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.14; foil: $1.87; Normal: $0.18. This printing is from Ravnica: City of Guilds. Collector number 40 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetRavnica: City of Guilds
Number40
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$1.87
Cardmarket EUR€0.14
cardmarket $0.14
foil $1.87
Normal $0.18

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Compulsive Research?

Compulsive Research is a Common printing in Ravnica: City of Guilds. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Ravnica: City of Guilds. Collector number 40 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Compulsive Research?

Compulsive Research lists as Sorcery. Artist: Michael Sutfin. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Ravnica: City of Guilds. Collector number 40 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

Cactaur's take

Compulsive Research (40) from Ravnica: City of Guilds should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Compulsive Research is catalogued as Common Sorcery in Ravnica: City of Guilds, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $1.87 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.14; foil: $1.87; Normal: $0.18).
  • Mana cost {2}{U} and type line Sorcery 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 Compulsive Research from Ravnica: City of Guilds?

Compulsive Research is a Common Sorcery from Ravnica: City of Guilds numbered 40 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Compulsive Research worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.87 for ungraded Compulsive Research. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Compulsive Research?

Compulsive Research is catalogued as Common in Ravnica: City of Guilds. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Compulsive Research legal in Commander or Standard?

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

Should I buy Compulsive Research 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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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.