Jace's Archivist
Jace's Archivist Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Jace's Archivist is $8.03 (SLD #2515), and the most expensive is $28.85 (M12 #59, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $8.03, up 2.2% over 7 days, up 5.0% over 30 days, up 1.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $8.63 (2026).
Jace's Archivist Printings & Prices
Jace's Archivist has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Jace's Archivist: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $10.25 cash for PLST #M12-59.
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PLST #M12-59 | Nonfoil | $10.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2515 | Foil | $7.00 | $11.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2515 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | $11.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | C13 #48 | Nonfoil | $6.00 | $11.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | C15 #95 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | $11.99 | 58% |
| Card Kingdom | M12 #59 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | $11.99 | 58% |
Jace's Archivist Rules Text & Legality
{U}, {T}: Each player discards their hand, then draws cards equal to the greatest number of cards a player discarded this way.
Jace's Archivist is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Jace's Archivist Rulings
- Sep 22, 2011 If this ability causes a player to draw more cards than are left in their library, that player loses the game as a state-based action. If this ability causes all players to do this, the game is a draw.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Jace's Archivist has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #M12-59 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #2515 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #2515 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| C15 #95 | 2015-11-13 | Rare | Standard |
| C13 #48 | 2013-11-01 | Rare | Standard |
| M12 #59 | 2011-07-15 | Rare | Standard |
| M12 #59 | 2011-07-15 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #M12-59 
SLD #2515 
C15 #95 
C13 #48 
M12 #59 Jace's Archivist in Commander
Jace's Archivist is the #1,909 most-played card on EDHREC, down 9 places over the last 30 days.
Jace's Archivist FAQ
How much is Jace's Archivist worth?
Jace's Archivist is worth about $8.03 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026. Prices range from $8.03 to $28.85 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Jace's Archivist legal in Commander?
Yes — Jace's Archivist is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Jace's Archivist been reprinted?
Yes — Jace's Archivist has been reprinted 7 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Jace's Archivist expensive?
Jace's Archivist holds a $8.03 price because Commander demand is high (#1,909 on EDHREC) and even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.