Wandering Archaic (Extended Art)
Magic: The Gathering | Strixhaven: School of Mages - Singles
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| Rarity | R |
| Number | 286 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Strixhaven: School of Mages |
| Available | 2 items |
| From | $17.70 |
| Type | Creature — Avatar // Sorcery |
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LP | $17.70 | 1 | ||
NM | $18.06 | 1 | Unavailable |
About Wandering Archaic (Extended Art)
Wandering Archaic (Extended Art) from Strixhaven: School of Mages is currently available from around $13.98. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Card Text
Whenever an opponent casts an instant or sorcery spell, they may pay 
. If they don't, you may copy that spell. You may choose new targets for the copy.
// Back Face //
Each player looks at the top five cards of their library and may reveal a land card and/or an instant or sorcery card from among them. Each player puts the cards they revealed this way into their hand and the rest on the bottom of their library in a random order. Each player gains 3 life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Wandering Archaic (Extended Art) worth?
Wandering Archaic (Extended Art) is currently shown on Card Synced from about $13.98 for Strixhaven: School of Mages. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Wandering Archaic (Extended Art) has 2 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Wandering Archaic (Extended Art) legal in Commander?
Wandering Archaic (Extended Art) is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Wandering Archaic (Extended Art) 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 Wandering Archaic (Extended Art) on the Reserved List?
No. Wandering Archaic (Extended Art) is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Wandering Archaic (Extended Art) in-game text?
In game, Wandering Archaic (Extended Art) is a Creature — Avatar // Sorcery with text that starts: "Whenever an opponent casts an instant or sorcery spell, they may pay {2}. If they don't, you may copy that spell. You may choose new targets for the copy.".
How popular is Wandering Archaic (Extended Art) in Commander decks?
Wandering Archaic (Extended Art) ranks #1,254 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Wandering Archaic (Extended Art)
This card has been printed in 2 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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