Deep Draw, Calculated Sacrifice
Compulsive Research is a compact engine for card advantage that fits neatly into tempo and control shells. For {2}{U} this sorcery gives a player three cards and then forces them to discard two unless one of those discards is a land card. That trade creates a predictable filtering effect and can fuel graveyard synergies or set up critical answers. In Ravnica play patterns this card is straightforward to sequence and useful on both offense and defense.
As a Light Play foil from Ravnica Remastered this printing shows clear playability in decks that value draw and selection over raw tempo. Compulsive Research pairs well with cards that benefit from discards and with effects that let you discard known cards to sculpt your hand. Use it to refill after a sweep or to dig for a counterspell while leaving potential graveyard targets behind.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{U}
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Card Type – Sorcery
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Target player draws three cards. Then that player discards two cards unless they discard a land card.
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