Name: Research Thief
Brand: Magic: The Gathering
Availability: InStock
Author: Cristi Balanescu

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                  Mana5
                  TypeArtifact Creature — Moonfolk Wizard
                  P / T3 / 3
                
Research ThiefCommander: Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty

                #16
                Artifact, Creature
              
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ConditionMarketLow
Near Mint$1.31$2.09
Lightly Played$1.20$1.89
Moderately Played$1.42$2.44
Heavily Played$1.16$6.48
Damaged$1.04$2.82
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          Mana cost5
          TypeArtifact Creature — Moonfolk Wizard
          P / T3 / 3
          
          
          
          SetCommander: Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty
          Number16
          RarityArtifact, Creature
          Released2022-02-18
        Oracle textFlash


Flying


Whenever an artifact creature you control deals combat damage to a player, draw a card.
Illustrated by Cristi Balanescu

        Flavor
        The Futurists eagerly supplement their research with their rivals’ closely guarded secrets.
      
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Condition	Market	Low
Near Mint	$1.31	$2.09
Lightly Played	$1.20	$1.89
Moderately Played	$1.42	$2.44
Heavily Played	$1.16	$6.48
Damaged	$1.04	$2.82