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Jace's Archivist Commander 2015 MTG card
C15 #95 · Art by James Ryman
C15 set symbol, RareCommander 2015#95Rare

Jace's Archivist

Creature · Vedalken Wizard
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · C15 #95 nonfoil
$7.33 −4.6% −$0.35, 7 days
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30 days
−5.0%
EDHREC rank
#1,912 Down 6 in 30 days
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Jace's Archivist Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $7.33, down 4.6% over 7 days, down 5.0% over 30 days, down 9.9% over 90 days.

Jace's Archivist Price History

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Jace's Archivist Printings & Prices

Jace's Archivist has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

C15 set symbol, RareC15 #95
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C13 set symbol, RareC13 #48
M12 set symbol, RareM12 #59
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #2515
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PLST set symbol, RarePLST #M12-59

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Jace's Archivist Rules Text & Legality

Jace's Archivist

{U}, {T}: Each player discards their hand, then draws cards equal to the greatest number of cards a player discarded this way.

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Jace's Archivist is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

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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.

  • Jul 15, 2011M12 set symbol, RareMagic 2012M12 #59
  • Jul 15, 2011M12 set symbol, RareMagic 2012 · foilM12 #59
  • Nov 1, 2013C13 set symbol, RareCommander 2013C13 #48
  • Nov 13, 2015C15 set symbol, RareCommander 2015C15 #95
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · foilSLD #2515
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair DropSLD #2515
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, RareThe ListPLST #M12-59

Jace's Archivist in Commander

Jace's Archivist is the #1,912 most-played card on EDHREC, down 6 places over the last 30 days.

#1,912 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 6 in 30 days

Jace's Archivist FAQ

How much is Jace's Archivist worth?

Jace's Archivist is worth about $7.33 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

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 $7.33 price because Commander demand is high (#1,912 on EDHREC) and even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.

What can I play instead of Jace's Archivist?

Cards that fill a similar role include Windfall, Whirlpool Warrior, Magus of the Wheel.