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Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form is a uncommon Creature — Human Insect from SOI (SOI) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form MTG card

Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form

Creature — Human Insect

Card Text

Flying At the beginning of your upkeep, mill a card. If an instant or sorcery card was milled this way, transform this creature. (To mill a card, put the top card of your library into your graveyard.)

"Metamorphosis is a process." —Laboratory notes

Card Stats

3/2 uncommon CMC: 4.0 SOI SOI 🎨 Nils Hamm
Flying Mill Transform

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$0.04
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$0.50
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.03
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€0.43
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form? Basics

Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form is a Creature — Human Insect card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying At the beginning of your upkeep, mill a card. If an instant or sorcery card was milled this way, transform this creature. (To mill a card, put the top card of your library into your graveyard.)"

How much mana does Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form cost to cast? Basics

Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form's mana cost of {3}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form's current oracle text is: "Flying At the beginning of your upkeep, mill a card. If an instant or sorcery card was milled this way, transform this creature. (To mill a card, put the top card of your library into your graveyard.)"

What is the current price of Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form? Pricing

The current market price for Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.5 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form? Pricing

You can purchase Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.5

Is Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form legal in Modern? Legality

Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form legal in Pioneer? Legality

Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form legal in Legacy? Legality

Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form legal in Vintage? Legality

Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form from? Details

This printing of Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form is from SOI (SOI), with collector number 49.

Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form's rarity? Details

Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form is a uncommon card in SOI.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form? Details

Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form was illustrated by Nils Hamm.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form's power and toughness? Details

Aberrant Researcher // Perfected Form is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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