The 2008 Magic: The Gathering Morningtide expansion features Research the Deep (#46), an uncommon foil sorcery known for its strategic clash mechanic.
Research the Deep
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Morningtide
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Released in 2008 as part of the Morningtide expansion, Research the Deep is a distinct uncommon sorcery from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified by card number 46 in the MOR set, this card offers a unique strategic interaction through its clash mechanic. The card allows a player to draw a card and then clash with an opponent; if you win the clash, you may return Research the Deep to your hand, effectively providing card advantage while disrupting your opponent's library top. This dual function makes it a memorable piece for collectors interested in the game's evolving mechanics. The foil treatment adds visual appeal, catching the light with a shimmering finish that enhances its presence in any collection. Whether you are building a thematic deck around the set's themes or focusing on collecting specific foil variants, Research the Deep represents a clever design from WotC's 2008 output. Its ability to manipulate card selection and library top placement continues to intrigue players and collectors alike who appreciate the depth of the game's design.
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Research the Deep
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Eric Fortune
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{U}
Sorcery
U
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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 their choice of the top or bottom. A player wins if their card had a greater mana value.)