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Archaeomancer
SLD · Secret Lair Drop #2242 · Rare · released 2025-12-01
{2}{U}{U}
Creature — Human Wizard
When this creature enters, return target instant or sorcery card from your graveyard to your hand.
A hunter's prowess with the slinger is proof of their excellent skills in combat.
Archaeomancer is a rare blue creature from Secret Lair Drop (2025). It has been printed 12 times across 10 sets, from 2012 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.29 to $22.85 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
Format legality
Where you can play Archaeomancer in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (12)
Prices range from $0.29 to $22.85 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Magic 2013 at $0.29.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic 2013 | 41 | Common | $0.29 | $5.99 |
| Magic 2014 | 43 | Common | $0.34 | $4.55 |
| Duel Decks: Jace vs. Vraska | 13 | Common | $0.31 | — |
| Commander 2017 | 81 | Common | $0.34 | — |
| Ultimate Masters | 45 | Common | $0.33 | $4.21 |
| The List | C17-81 | Common | $0.36 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 283 | Rare | $19.67 | $22.85 |
| The List | M14-43 | Common | — | — |
| Foundations Jumpstart | 285 | Common | $0.37 | — |
| Pioneer Masters | 284 | Common | — | — |
| Secret Lair Drop This page | 2242 | Rare | — | — |
| Special Guests | 149 | Mythic | $4.00 | $5.96 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2018-12-07If an instant or sorcery spell puts Archaeomancer onto the battlefield, its ability can target that card in your graveyard.
Frequently asked questions
Is Archaeomancer legal in Commander?
Yes — Archaeomancer is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Archaeomancer legal in?
Archaeomancer is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Archaeomancer been printed?
Archaeomancer has been printed 12 times across 10 sets, from 2012 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Archaeomancer?
The cheapest printing is Magic 2013 (#41) at about $0.29.
Who illustrated Archaeomancer?
This printing of Archaeomancer was illustrated by Yuu Fujiki.