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Spectral Arcanist
CREATURE — SPIRIT WIZARD Rare
Crimson Vow Commander EDHREC #12,670
$0.31
+6.9%
7 days
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Spectral Arcanist price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.31.
Spectral Arcanist Price Summary
Spectral Arcanist's current headline price is $0.31.
Spectral Arcanist Printings & Prices
2 printings
Spectral Arcanist has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
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Sell Spectral Arcanist: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | VOC #53 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | VOC #15 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | VOC #15 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Spectral Arcanist Rules Text & Legality
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When this creature enters, you may cast an instant or sorcery spell with mana value less than or equal to the number of Spirits you control from a graveyard without paying its mana cost. If that spell would be put into a graveyard, exile it instead.
Spectral Arcanist 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
Spectral Arcanist Rulings
3 most recent
- Nov 19, 2021 If you cast a spell with X in its mana cost this way, you must choose 0 as the value for X.
- Nov 19, 2021 If you cast a spell without paying its mana cost, you may choose to pay additional costs (such as kicker) but not alternative costs (such as flashback).
- Nov 19, 2021 If you choose to cast the spell, you must do so as Spectral Arcanist's ability is resolving. You can't wait and cast it later.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Spectral Arcanist has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOC #53 | 2021-11-19 | Rare | Extended Art |
| VOC #15 | 2021-11-19 | Rare | Standard |
Spectral Arcanist in Commander
Spectral Arcanist is the #12,670 most-played card on EDHREC, down 369 places over the last 30 days.
Spectral Arcanist FAQ
How much is Spectral Arcanist worth?
Spectral Arcanist is worth about $0.31 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Spectral Arcanist legal in Commander?
Yes — Spectral Arcanist is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Spectral Arcanist been reprinted?
Yes — Spectral Arcanist has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Spectral Arcanist cheap?
Spectral Arcanist trades at about $0.31 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,670 on EDHREC).