Research Thief Price
4 printings · 3 sets · first printed 2022
Research Thief has been printed 4 times across 3 sets, first in 2022 and most recently in 2026. Right now the cheapest printing is Foundations Commander #74 at $0.30, while the most expensive is Neon Dynasty Commander #16 at $1.75 — about 6× more. The median across 3 priced printings is $1.68. Reprint risk: HIGH RISK — Reprinted 4x, including dedicated reprint sets like Foundations Commander, Neon Dynasty Commander.
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Every Research Thief Printing, Compared
Cheapest first · unpriced last| Printing | Year | Price | Dealer Buys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations Commander #74 (R) Cheapest | 2026 | $0.30 | — |
| Neon Dynasty Commander #53 (R) | 2022 | $1.68 | — |
| Neon Dynasty Commander #16 (R) | 2022 | $1.75 | — |
| Magic Online Promos #97933 (R) | 2026 | — | — |
Prices are the latest nightly market price; a printing with no tracked price shows a dash. Dealer buylist is Card Kingdom's current offer via MTGJSON, shown where one exists.
Flying
Whenever an artifact creature you control deals combat damage to a player, draw a card.
Legality is a property of the card, not the printing, so it is identical for all 4 versions.