Magic: the Gathering (mtg) Common Sorcery Careful Study from Odyssey (ODY) last updated 2026-05-26 14:20:17
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Careful Study Selling/Trading Grading Scale
When selling individually or trading singles, use these price ranges as a gauge.
| Grade | Multiplier | Regular Price | Foil Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | 1.0x | $4 | $62 |
| Lightly Played | 0.9x | $3.6 | $56 |
| Moderately Played | 0.8x | $3 | $47 |
| Heavily Played | 0.7x | $2.4 | $37 |
| Damaged | 0.5x | $1.6 | $25 |
Buy List Assumptions and Metrics
When selling any card in bulk, to stores, or for cash, these discounted prices are what you should expect as the buyer expects to turn a profit when selling.
Careful Study Price Analysis
Spot trends and assess value to make buy or sell decisions.
Careful Study Variations/Printings
There are 4 total variations/printings of Careful Study.
| Image | Expansion | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey Careful Study | $4.00 | $62.08 | |
| Secret Lair Drop Series Careful Study | $10.00 | — | |
| Secret Lair Drop Series Careful Study (Rainbow Foil) | — | $8.29 | |
| The List Reprints Careful Study | $3.98 | — |
Careful Study from Odyssey Details
Careful Study is a Common in the set Odyssey.
| Name | Careful Study | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Type | Sorcery | ||
| Mana Cost | |||
| Calculated Mana Cost (CMC) | 1 | ||
| Types | Sorcery | ||
| Oracle Text | Draw two cards, then discard two cards. | ||
| Flavor Text | Books are like crops—they must be thinned for best yield. | ||
| Expansion | Odyssey | ||
| Set Code | ODY | ||
| Collector Set Number | 70 | ||
| Artist | Scott M. Fischer | ||
| TCGPlayer ID | 9345 | ||
| Scryfall ID | dea15b53-2940-40e7-8d48-8ec11341da83 | ||
| EMID | 7531 | ||
| Added to EchoMTG | Before 2020, last updated on 2026-05-01 12:32:33 | ||