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Stinging Study
SLD · Secret Lair Drop #2481 · Rare · released 2026-04-27
{4}{B}
Instant
You draw X cards and you lose X life, where X is the mana value of a commander you own on the battlefield or in the command zone.
Bite marks in the practicum become top marks on the final.
Stinging Study is a rare black instant from Secret Lair Drop (2026). It has been printed 4 times across 3 sets, from 2021 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $10.67 to $18.14 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$16.84
USD Foil$18.34
Format legality
Where you can play Stinging Study in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $10.67 to $18.14 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Commander 2021 at $10.67.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commander 2021 | 371 | Rare | $14.51 | — |
| Commander 2021 | 44 | Rare | $10.67 | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 90070 | Rare | — | — |
| Secret Lair Drop This page | 2481 | Rare | $16.79 | $18.14 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2021-04-16If your commander is under the control of another player as Stinging Study resolves, it is still on the battlefield and will still be used to determine the value of X.
- 2021-04-16If you own multiple commanders on the battlefield and/or in the command zone, you choose one of them as Stinging Study resolves to determine the value of X.
Frequently asked questions
Is Stinging Study legal in Commander?
Yes — Stinging Study is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Stinging Study legal in?
Stinging Study is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Stinging Study been printed?
Stinging Study has been printed 4 times across 3 sets, from 2021 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Stinging Study?
The cheapest printing is Commander 2021 (#44) at about $10.67.
Who illustrated Stinging Study?
This printing of Stinging Study was illustrated by Shiro.