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HomeGamesMagic: The Gathering8th EditionArchivist

Archivist

Magic: The Gathering | 8th Edition - Singles

Archivist - Magic: The Gathering 8th Edition trading card
RarityR
Number60
Printed inMagic: The Gathering | 8th Edition
Other Versions
9th Edition7th EditionUrza's Legacy
Available5 items
From£0.39
TypeCreature — Wizard

Format Legality

modern✓legacy✓vintage✓commander✓
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About Archivist

Archivist from 8th Edition is currently available from around £0.40. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.

Creature — Human Wizard

Mana Cost

{2}{U}{U}Mana Value 4

Color Identity

{U}Blue

Power / Toughness

1/1

Card Text

{T}: Draw a card.

Flavor Text

"Words—so innocent and powerless are they, as standing in a dictionary; how potent for good and evil they become to one who knows how to combine them!" —Nathaniel Hawthorne

Card Facts

Expansion

8th Edition

Current Floor

£0.40

Rarity

rare

Artist

Donato Giancola

Released

July 2003

EDHREC Rank

#13,760

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Archivist worth?

Archivist is currently shown on Card Synced from about £0.40 for 8th Edition. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.

Archivist has 1 other tracked printing in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.

Is Archivist legal in Commander?

Archivist is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern.

Is Archivist legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?

This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.

Is Archivist on the Reserved List?

No. Archivist is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.

What is Archivist in-game text?

In game, Archivist is a Creature — Human Wizard with text that starts: "{T}: Draw a card.".

How popular is Archivist in Commander decks?

Archivist ranks #13,760 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.

Other Printings of Archivist

This card has been printed in 1 other set. Compare prices across different editions.

Archivist from 9th Edition

9th Edition

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Searchers looking for Archivist legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.

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