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Teachings of the Archaics Strixhaven: School of Mages MTG card
STX #57 · Art by Lius Lasahido
STX set symbol, RareStrixhaven: School of Mages#57Rare

Teachings of the Archaics

Sorcery · Lesson
TCGplayer market · STX #57 nonfoil
$0.33 +6.5% +$0.02, 7 days
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30 days
+3.1%
EDHREC rank
#11,939 Down 3 in 30 days
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Teachings of the Archaics Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.33, up 6.5% over 7 days, up 3.1% over 30 days, down 10.8% over 90 days.

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Teachings of the Archaics Printings & Prices

Teachings of the Archaics has 4 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including extended art, promo pack and prerelease treatments.

PSTX set symbol, RarePSTX #57p
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STX set symbol, RareSTX #57
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STX set symbol, RareSTX #299
Extended Art
PSTX set symbol, RarePSTX #57s
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Teachings of the Archaics Rules Text & Legality

Teachings of the Archaics

If an opponent has more cards in hand than you, draw two cards. Draw three cards instead if an opponent has at least four more cards in hand than you.

Mages seek out the ancient beings known as the Archaics for their boundless knowledge of history and magic, dispensed only in cryptic metaphors.

Teachings of the Archaics is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

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Teachings of the Archaics Rulings

  • Apr 16, 2021

    Although you may want to include Lessons in your sideboard if you’re playing with cards that instruct you to learn, Lesson cards can be included in your main deck like other instant or sorcery cards.

  • Apr 16, 2021

    Lesson is a spell subtype found on some instant and sorcery cards in the Strixhaven set. The Lesson subtype has no special rules associated with it.

  • Apr 16, 2021

    The number of cards in each player’s hand is determined as Teachings of the Archaics resolves.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Teachings of the Archaics has been reprinted 7 times.

  • Apr 23, 2021STX set symbol, RareStrixhaven: School of Mages · Extended ArtSTX #299
  • Apr 23, 2021STX set symbol, RareStrixhaven: School of Mages · Extended Art, foilSTX #299
  • Apr 23, 2021PSTX set symbol, RareStrixhaven: School of Mages Promos · Promo PackPSTX #57p
  • Apr 23, 2021PSTX set symbol, RareStrixhaven: School of Mages Promos · Promo Pack, foilPSTX #57p
  • Apr 23, 2021PSTX set symbol, RareStrixhaven: School of Mages Promos · Prerelease, foilPSTX #57s
  • Apr 23, 2021STX set symbol, RareStrixhaven: School of MagesSTX #57
  • Apr 23, 2021STX set symbol, RareStrixhaven: School of Mages · foilSTX #57

Teachings of the Archaics in Commander

Teachings of the Archaics is the #11,939 most-played card on EDHREC, down 3 places over the last 30 days.

#11,939 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 3 in 30 days

Teachings of the Archaics FAQ

How much is Teachings of the Archaics worth?

Teachings of the Archaics is worth about $0.33 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 10, 2026.

Is Teachings of the Archaics legal in Commander?

Yes. Teachings of the Archaics is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Teachings of the Archaics been reprinted?

Yes. Teachings of the Archaics has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Teachings of the Archaics cheap?

Teachings of the Archaics trades at about $0.33; 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,939 on EDHREC).