Archivist
Archivist Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Archivist is $0.36 (8ED #60), and the most expensive is $40.00 (7ED #61★, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.78, up 116.7% over 7 days, up 129.4% over 30 days, up 116.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.78 (2026).
Archivist Printings & Prices
Archivist has 7 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Archivist: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4.80 cash for ULG #26 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | ULG #26 | Foil | $8.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ULG #26 | Foil | $4.80 | $11.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | ULG #26 | Foil | $4.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 7ED #61 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | $0.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | 9ED #60 | Nonfoil | $0.24 | $0.79 | 70% |
| CoolStuffInc | 8ED #60 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ULG #26 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 9ED #60 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 7ED #61 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 8ED #60 | Nonfoil | $0.09 | $0.69 | 87% |
Archivist Rules Text & Legality
{T}: Draw a card.
Archivist is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Archivist has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9ED #60★ | 2005-07-29 | Rare | Standard |
| 9ED #60 | 2005-07-29 | Rare | Standard |
| 8ED #60 | 2003-07-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 8ED #60★ | 2003-07-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 7ED #61 | 2001-04-11 | Rare | Standard |
| 7ED #61★ | 2001-04-11 | Rare | Standard |
| ULG #26 | 1999-02-15 | Rare | Standard |
| ULG #26 | 1999-02-15 | Rare | Standard |
9ED #60★ 
8ED #60 
7ED #61 
ULG #26 Archivist in Commander
Archivist is the #14,473 most-played card on EDHREC, up 50 places over the last 30 days.
Archivist FAQ
How much is Archivist worth?
Archivist is worth about $0.78 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.36 to $40.00 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Archivist legal in Commander?
Yes — Archivist is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Archivist been reprinted?
Yes — Archivist has been reprinted 8 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Archivist cheap?
Archivist trades at about $0.78 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,473 on EDHREC).