
Spectral Arcanist
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- +3.3%
- EDHREC rank
- #12,913 Down 160 in 30 days
- Best buylist
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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.
Spectral Arcanist Price History
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Spectral Arcanist price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.31.
Where to Buy and Sell Spectral Arcanist
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Spectral Arcanist in Sealed Products
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Spectral Arcanist Printings & Prices
Spectral Arcanist has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Spectral Arcanist: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | VOC #15 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | VOC #53 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | VOC #53 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | VOC #15 | Nonfoil |
Spectral Arcanist Rules Text & Legality
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.
- CommanderLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- LegacyLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- Competitive BrawlNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- GladiatorNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- PreDHNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
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, 2021Crimson Vow CommanderVOC #15
- Nov 19, 2021Crimson 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.
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).