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Cranial Archive Khans of Tarkir MTG card
KTK #218 · Art by Volkan Baǵa
KTK set symbol, UncommonKhans of Tarkir#218Uncommon

Cranial Archive

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TCGplayer market · KTK #218 nonfoil
$0.19 −5.0% −$0.01, 7 days
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30 days
+11.8%
EDHREC rank
#14,534 Down 72 in 30 days
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Cranial Archive Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.19, down 5.0% over 7 days, up 11.8% over 30 days, down 13.6% over 90 days.

Cranial Archive Price History

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Cranial Archive in Sealed Products

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Cranial Archive Printings & Prices

Cranial Archive has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

KTK set symbol, UncommonKTK #218
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Cranial Archive Rules Text & Legality

Cranial Archive

{2}, Exile this artifact: Target player shuffles their graveyard into their library. Draw a card.

The greatest idea the zombie ever had in its head wasn't even its own.

Cranial Archive is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

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Cranial Archive Rulings

  • Sep 20, 2014

    If the player’s graveyard is empty, the player will shuffle their library, then you’ll draw a card.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Cranial Archive has been reprinted 2 times.

  • Sep 26, 2014KTK set symbol, UncommonKhans of TarkirKTK #218
  • Sep 26, 2014KTK set symbol, UncommonKhans of Tarkir · foilKTK #218

Cranial Archive in Commander

Cranial Archive is the #14,534 most-played card on EDHREC, down 72 places over the last 30 days.

#14,534 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 72 in 30 days

Cranial Archive FAQ

How much is Cranial Archive worth?

Cranial Archive is worth about $0.19 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Cranial Archive legal in Commander?

Yes. Cranial Archive is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Cranial Archive been reprinted?

Yes. Cranial Archive has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Cranial Archive cheap?

Cranial Archive trades at about $0.19; 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,534 on EDHREC).