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Cranial Archive
ARTIFACT Uncommon
Khans of Tarkir EDHREC #14,414
$0.22
+4.8%
7 days
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Cranial Archive price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.22.
Cranial Archive Price Summary
Cranial Archive's current headline price is $0.22.
Cranial Archive Printings & Prices
1 printings
Cranial Archive has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Cranial Archive: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | KTK #218 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | KTK #218 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | KTK #218 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | KTK #218 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Cranial Archive Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Cranial Archive Rulings
1 most recent
- 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
2 printings
Cranial Archive has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTK #218 | 2014-09-26 | Uncommon | Standard |
| KTK #218 | 2014-09-26 | Uncommon | Standard |
Cranial Archive in Commander
Cranial Archive is the #14,414 most-played card on EDHREC, down 114 places over the last 30 days.
Cranial Archive FAQ
How much is Cranial Archive worth?
Cranial Archive is worth about $0.22 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $0.22 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,414 on EDHREC).