Dig Deeper: Compulsive Research
Compulsive Research is a compact draw spell that trades card quality for quantity. Cast for {2}{U}, it makes a target player draw three cards and then forces a discard of two unless a land is discarded. In practice this is a reliable way to refill hand, sculpt draws, and fuel graveyard strategies while still offering opponents a tax for the extra cards.
On the battlefield Compulsive Research serves multiple roles. Use it to dig for answers, refill after a board wipe, or to power delve and reanimation lines. It fits into control shells and combo decks alike on Ravnica where value and tempo matter; the discard clause is a built in balancing factor that experienced pilots can exploit rather than fear.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{U}
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Card Type – Sorcery
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Subtypes –
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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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Power / Toughness – N A
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Loyalty –