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Primary Research
SOS · Secrets of Strixhaven #26 · Uncommon · released 2026-04-24
{4}{W}
Enchantment
When this enchantment enters, return target nonland permanent card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield.
At the beginning of your end step, if a card left your graveyard this turn, draw a card.
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Primary Research is an uncommon white enchantment from Secrets of Strixhaven (2026). Recent market prices range from $0.20 to $0.24 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.20
USD Foil$0.24
Format legality
Where you can play Primary Research in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings
Prices range from $0.20 to $0.24 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Secrets of Strixhaven at $0.20.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secrets of Strixhaven This page | 26 | Uncommon | $0.20 | $0.24 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2026-03-20If a card in a graveyard has {X} in its mana cost, X is 0 for the purpose of determining its mana value.
- 2026-03-20Primary Research's last ability will check as your end step starts to see if any cards have left your graveyard this turn. If none did, the ability won't trigger at all. It's not possible to remove cards from your graveyard during your end step in time to have the ability trigger.
Frequently asked questions
Is Primary Research legal in Commander?
Yes — Primary Research is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Primary Research legal in?
Primary Research is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Primary Research been printed?
Primary Research has a single printing, released in 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Primary Research?
The cheapest printing is Secrets of Strixhaven (#26) at about $0.20.
Who illustrated Primary Research?
This printing of Primary Research was illustrated by Michal Ivan.