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Passionate Archaeologist
LEGENDARY ENCHANTMENT — BACKGROUND Mythic
Secret Lair Drop EDHREC #1,864
$15.97
-1.9%
7 days
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Passionate Archaeologist price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $15.97.
Passionate Archaeologist Price Summary
Passionate Archaeologist's current headline price is $15.97.
Passionate Archaeologist Printings & Prices
3 printings
Passionate Archaeologist has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless and extended art treatments.
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Sell Passionate Archaeologist: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | CLB #633 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #633 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #633 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2220 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2220 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CLB #633 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #656 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CLB #656 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2220 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2220 | Foil | — | — | — |
Passionate Archaeologist Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Commander creatures you own have "Whenever you cast a spell from exile, this creature deals damage equal to that spell's mana value to target opponent."
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Passionate Archaeologist is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Passionate Archaeologist Rulings
5 most recent
- Jun 10, 2022 An effect that checks whether you control your commander is satisfied if you control one or both of your two commanders.
- Jun 10, 2022 Both commanders start in the command zone, and the remaining 98 cards (or 58 cards in a Commander Draft game) of your deck are shuffled to become your library.
- Jun 10, 2022 Choose a Background is a variant of the partner ability. You may have two commanders if one of them is a legendary creature with the choose a background ability and the other is a legendary Background enchantment. Backgrounds and cards with choose a Background do not interact with cards which have any other partner ability.
- Jun 10, 2022 If a card refers to a commander creature you own, a Background won't usually be counted or included for that effect. If another spell or ability causes your Background to become a creature, however, it will be included. Any effect that refers to your commander or a commander you own or control without specifying creature will apply to a Background that is your commander, as appropriate.
- Jun 10, 2022 If something refers to your commander while you have two commanders, it refers to one of them of your choice. If you are instructed to perform an action on your commander (e.g. put it from the command zone into your hand due to Command Beacon), you choose one of your commanders at the time the effect happens.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
5 printings
Passionate Archaeologist has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLB #656 | 2022-06-10 | Mythic | Standard |
| CLB #633 | 2022-06-10 | Mythic | Extended Art |
| CLB #633 | 2022-06-10 | Mythic | Extended Art |
| SLD #2220 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Borderless |
| SLD #2220 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Borderless |
CLB #656 Passionate Archaeologist in Commander
Passionate Archaeologist is the #1,864 most-played card on EDHREC, down 16 places over the last 30 days.
Passionate Archaeologist FAQ
How much is Passionate Archaeologist worth?
Passionate Archaeologist is worth about $15.97 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Passionate Archaeologist legal in Commander?
Yes — Passionate Archaeologist is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Passionate Archaeologist been reprinted?
Yes — Passionate Archaeologist has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Passionate Archaeologist expensive?
Passionate Archaeologist holds a $15.97 price because Commander demand is high (#1,864 on EDHREC) and even with 5 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.