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Research the Deep - Morningtide Magic: The Gathering Card - Sorcery by Eric Fortune
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Research the Deep

Artist: Eric Fortune

Set: Morningtide

Mana Cost: {1}{U}

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Type: Sorcery

Draw a card. Clash with an opponent. If you win, return Research the Deep to its owner's hand. (Each clashing player reveals the top card of their library, then puts that card on the top or bottom. A player wins if their card had a higher mana value.)

Legalities

Format Legality
Duel Legal
Brawl Not_legal
Penny Not_legal
Predh Legal
Future Not_legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Pauper Not_legal
Alchemy Not_legal
Pioneer Not_legal
Vintage Legal
Explorer Not_legal
Historic Not_legal
Standard Not_legal
Timeless Not_legal
Commander Legal
Gladiator Not_legal
Oldschool Not_legal
Premodern Not_legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Standardbrawl Not_legal
Paupercommander Not_legal

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