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Academy Rector Urza's Destiny MTG card
UDS #1 · Art by Heather Hudson
UDS set symbol, RareUrza's Destiny#1Rare

Academy Rector

Creature · Human Cleric
TCGplayer market · UDS #1 nonfoil
$83.77 −0.5% −$0.44, 7 days
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+2.7%
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#5,383 Down 2 in 30 days
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Academy Rector Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $83.77, down 0.5% over 7 days, up 2.7% over 30 days, up 5.9% over 90 days.

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Academy Rector Printings & Prices

Academy Rector has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

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Academy Rector Rules Text & Legality

Academy Rector

When this creature dies, you may exile it. If you do, search your library for an enchantment card, put that card onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Academy Rector is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

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Academy Rector Rulings

  • Aug 1, 2005

    An enchantment card is any Enchantment card, including Auras.

  • Oct 4, 2004

    You do not have to find an enchantment card if you do not want to, even if you have one in your library.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Academy Rector has been reprinted 3 times.

  • Jun 7, 1999UDS set symbol, RareUrza's DestinyUDS #1
  • Jun 7, 1999UDS set symbol, RareUrza's Destiny · foilUDS #1
  • Aug 2, 2000WC00 set symbol, RareWorld Championship Decks 2000WC00 #nl1

Academy Rector in Commander

Academy Rector is the #5,383 most-played card on EDHREC, down 2 places over the last 30 days.

#5,383 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 2 in 30 days

Academy Rector FAQ

How much is Academy Rector worth?

Academy Rector is worth about $83.77 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Academy Rector legal in Commander?

Yes. Academy Rector is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Academy Rector been reprinted?

Yes. Academy Rector has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Academy Rector expensive?

Academy Rector holds a $83.77 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted.

What can I play instead of Academy Rector?

Cards that fill a similar role include Arena Rector, Lost Auramancers, Idyllic Tutor.