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Jace's Archivist
SLD · Secret Lair Drop #2515 · Rare · released 2026-02-23
{1}{U}{U}
Creature — Vedalken Wizard
{U}, {T}: Each player discards their hand, then draws cards equal to the greatest number of cards a player discarded this way.
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Jace's Archivist is a rare blue creature from Secret Lair Drop (2026). It has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 2011 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $7.77 to $32.08 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$8.47
USD Foil$12.62
Format legality
Where you can play Jace's Archivist in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $7.77 to $32.08 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Commander 2013 at $7.77.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic 2012 | 59 | Rare | $9.31 | $32.08 |
| Commander 2013 | 48 | Rare | $7.77 | — |
| Commander 2015 | 95 | Rare | $7.85 | — |
| The List | M12-59 | Rare | $15.57 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop This page | 2515 | Rare | $8.75 | $12.86 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2011-09-22If this ability causes a player to draw more cards than are left in their library, that player loses the game as a state-based action. If this ability causes all players to do this, the game is a draw.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jace's Archivist legal in Commander?
Yes — Jace's Archivist is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Jace's Archivist legal in?
Jace's Archivist is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Jace's Archivist been printed?
Jace's Archivist has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 2011 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Jace's Archivist?
The cheapest printing is Commander 2013 (#48) at about $7.77.
Who illustrated Jace's Archivist?
This printing of Jace's Archivist was illustrated by LAZYGAWD.