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Spectral Arcanist Crimson Vow Commander Extended Art MTG card
VOC #53 · Art by Johan Grenier
VOC set symbol, RareCrimson Vow Commander#53Rare

Spectral Arcanist

Creature · Spirit WizardFlying
Nonfoil
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EDHREC rank
#12,913 Down 160 in 30 days
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Spectral Arcanist Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.31, flat over 7 days, up 3.3% over 30 days, up 10.7% over 90 days.

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Spectral Arcanist Printings & Prices

Spectral Arcanist has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.

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Spectral Arcanist Rules Text & Legality

Spectral Arcanist

Flying

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.

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Spectral Arcanist Rulings

  • 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

Spectral Arcanist has been reprinted 2 times.

  • Nov 19, 2021VOC set symbol, RareCrimson Vow CommanderVOC #15
  • Nov 19, 2021VOC set symbol, RareCrimson Vow Commander · Extended ArtVOC #53

Spectral Arcanist in Commander

Spectral Arcanist is the #12,913 most-played card on EDHREC, down 160 places over the last 30 days.

#12,913 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 160 in 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 Nov 10, 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 (#12,913 on EDHREC).