Archaeomancer
Archaeomancer Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Archaeomancer is $0.32 (M14 #43), and the most expensive is $23.32 (SLD #283, Borderless, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.32, down 15.8% over 7 days, down 20.0% over 30 days, up 3.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $21.50 (2026).
Archaeomancer Printings & Prices
Archaeomancer has 11 tracked printings across 9 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Archaeomancer: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $13.00 cash for SLD #283 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 54% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #283 | Foil | $13.00 | $27.99 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #283 | Nonfoil | $11.50 | $22.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SPG #149 | Foil | $4.00 | $7.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | SPG #149 | Foil | $4.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M14 #43 | Foil | $3.50 | $6.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | M13 #41 | Foil | $3.20 | $7.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | M13 #41 | Foil | $3.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M14 #43 | Foil | $2.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | M13 #41 | Foil | $2.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | M14 #43 | Foil | $2.50 | — | — |
Archaeomancer Rules Text & Legality
When this creature enters, return target instant or sorcery card from your graveyard to your hand.
Archaeomancer is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
Archaeomancer Rulings
- Dec 7, 2018 If an instant or sorcery spell puts Archaeomancer onto the battlefield, its ability can target that card in your graveyard.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Archaeomancer has been reprinted 17 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J25 #285 | 2024-11-15 | Common | Standard | $0.68 | $0.21 | $0.21 |
| SPG #149 | 2024-08-02 | Mythic | Borderless | — | — | — |
| SPG #149 | 2024-08-02 | Mythic | Borderless | — | — | — |
| PLST #C17-81 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
| PLST #M14-43 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
| SLD #283 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — |
| SLD #283 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — |
| SLD #2242 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — |
| SLD #2242 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — |
| UMA #45 | 2018-12-07 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
J25 #285 
SPG #149 
PLST #C17-81 
SLD #283 
UMA #45 Showing the 10 most recent of 17 printings.
Archaeomancer in Commander
Archaeomancer is the #958 most-played card on EDHREC, down 9 places over the last 30 days.
Archaeomancer FAQ
How much is Archaeomancer worth?
Archaeomancer is worth about $0.32 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.32 to $23.32 across 11 tracked printings.
Is Archaeomancer legal in Commander?
Yes — Archaeomancer is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Archaeomancer been reprinted?
Yes — Archaeomancer has been reprinted 17 times, with 11 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Archaeomancer cheap?
Archaeomancer trades at about $0.32 — 17 reprints keep supply plentiful.