Combat Research
The List DMU-44 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- DMU-44
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Justine Cruz
What it does
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature has "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, draw a card."
As long as enchanted creature is legendary, it gets +1/+1 and has ward 1 generic mana. (Whenever enchanted creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays 1 generic mana.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Combat Research was originally released in the 2022 expansion Dominaria United as part of the Magic: The Gathering card game. The card represents a tactical lesson in the lore of the Multiverse, emphasizing the strategic preparation required by soldiers in the ongoing struggle against the Phyrexians. Its design reflects the set's focus on historical callbacks and themes of resurgence, utilizing art that highlights the grit and discipline of combat training.
The version found in The List is a curated reprint designed to introduce players to cards from past sets. The List is a recurring feature within Set Boosters, allowing newer players to encounter older, often useful, mechanics and flavor. While Combat Research maintains its original illustration by Darek Zabrocki—who sought to capture the intensity of a battlefield scholar—its inclusion in The List serves to integrate these specific mechanical tools into the current play environment.
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About Combat Research
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