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Jace's Archivist
CREATURE — VEDALKEN WIZARD Rare
Commander 2013 EDHREC #1,899
$7.88
-2.2%
7 days
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Jace's Archivist price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $7.88.
Jace's Archivist Price Summary
Jace's Archivist's current headline price is $7.88.
Jace's Archivist Printings & Prices
5 printings
Jace's Archivist has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Jace's Archivist: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | M12 #59 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M12 #59 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #M12-59 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2515 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2515 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | C15 #95 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M12 #59 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C13 #48 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | C13 #48 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M12 #59 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Jace's Archivist Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{U}, {T}: Each player discards their hand, then draws cards equal to the greatest number of cards a player discarded this way.
"How much of a nerd do you have to be to get your own archivist?"
Jace's Archivist is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Jace's Archivist Rulings
1 most recent
- 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
7 printings
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 
M12 #59 Jace's Archivist in Commander
Jace's Archivist is the #1,899 most-played card on EDHREC, up 11 places over the last 30 days.
Jace's Archivist FAQ
How much is Jace's Archivist worth?
Jace's Archivist is worth about $7.88 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 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 $7.88 price because Commander demand is high (#1,899 on EDHREC) and even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.