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Desperate Research
Invasion (INV) · #100 · rare · mtg
Sorcery
Weighted composite · smoothed against one-off swings.
Current prices
FoilNM
| cardkingdom | $12.99 | 2026-07-24 |
| Cardmarket | ≈$9.50 | 2026-08-08 |
| TCGplayer | $5.93 | 2026-08-08 |
Non-foilNM
| cardkingdom | $0.49 | 2026-07-24 |
| Cardmarket | ≈$0.42 | 2026-08-08 |
| MTGO | ≈$0.22 | 2026-08-08 |
| TCGplayer | $0.53 | 2026-08-08 |
Non-USD sources (e.g. Cardmarket, EUR) are shown converted to USD at €1 ≈ $1.15 — indicative, not an exact quote.
Prices update daily · last checked Sun Aug 09. Indicative, not offers — how we price.
Price history (last 180 days)
Recorded prices are Near Mint; LP–DMG are estimated from standard hobby multipliers (foils discounted more steeply) — a guide, not a market quote.
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Desperate Research — card details
- Type
- Sorcery
- Rarity
- rare
- Mana cost
- {1}{B}
- Set
- Invasion #100
- Released
- 2000
Frequently asked questions
How much is Desperate Research worth?
The DeckSpec price for Desperate Research (Invasion) is about $0.50. Recent prices range from $0.22 to $12.99 across TCGplayer, Cardmarket and other sources. Prices are indicative and update daily.
Is Desperate Research on the Reserved List?
No — Desperate Research is not on the Reserved List, so it can be reprinted in future sets.
What rarity is Desperate Research?
Desperate Research is a rare in Invasion.
Where can I buy Desperate Research?
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