Quick Answer

Perilous Research is a uncommon Instant from CMD (CMD) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.49 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Perilous Research MTG card

Perilous Research

Instant

Card Text

Draw two cards, then sacrifice a permanent.

When the School of the Unseen fell, so many magical treasures lay abandoned that no amount of death could deter the stream of thieves and desperate scholars.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 CMD CMD 🎨 Dany Orizio

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
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Cardmarket
€0.64
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Cardmarket
€0.25
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Perilous Research? Basics

Perilous Research is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Draw two cards, then sacrifice a permanent."

How much mana does Perilous Research cost to cast? Basics

Perilous Research has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Perilous Research's mana cost of {1}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Perilous Research has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Perilous Research's current oracle text is: "Draw two cards, then sacrifice a permanent."

What is the current price of Perilous Research? Pricing

The current market price for Perilous Research is approximately $0.49 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.64 EUR.

Where can I buy Perilous Research? Pricing

You can purchase Perilous Research from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Perilous Research legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Perilous Research in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Perilous Research legal in Modern? Legality

Perilous Research is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Perilous Research legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Perilous Research is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Perilous Research legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Perilous Research in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Perilous Research legal in Legacy? Legality

Perilous Research is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Perilous Research legal in Vintage? Legality

Perilous Research is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Perilous Research legal in Pauper? Legality

Perilous Research is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Perilous Research from? Details

This printing of Perilous Research is from CMD (CMD), with collector number 54.

Perilous Research may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Perilous Research's rarity? Details

Perilous Research is a uncommon card in CMD.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Perilous Research? Details

Perilous Research was illustrated by Dany Orizio.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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