Hapless Researcher
Creature — Human Wizard · Common
Hapless Researcher is currently worth about $0.23 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
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Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 1
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Creature — Human Wizard
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 2002
- Artist
- Ron Spears
- P/T
- 1/1
Playability
#20714 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judgment | 42 | Common | $0.23 | $4.81 |
Price intelligence
Judgment #42 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom(buylist) | $3.50 | — | 2026-07-13 |
| Card Kingdom(retail) | $6.99 | $0.35 | 2026-07-13 |
| Cardmarket(retail)EUR | €3.96 | €0.41 | 2026-07-13 |
| TCGplayer retail(retail) | $5.05 | $0.22 | 2026-07-13 |
| Scryfall estimate | $4.81 | $0.23 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.19 – $5.05 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Hapless Researcher worth?
Hapless Researcher is currently worth about $0.23 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.23 to $4.81 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Hapless Researcher printed in?
Hapless Researcher has been printed in 1 set, including Judgment.
Can I buy Hapless Researcher on RareWell?
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Is Hapless Researcher legal in Commander?
Yes — Hapless Researcher is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Hapless Researcher legal in Modern?
Hapless Researcher is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Hapless Researcher on the Reserved List?
No — Hapless Researcher is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Judgment
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