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Archmage Emeritus
SOC · Secrets of Strixhaven Commander #188 · Rare · released 2026-04-24
{2}{U}{U}
Creature — Human Wizard
Magecraft — Whenever you cast or copy an instant or sorcery spell, draw a card.
Some emeritus professors return from their wanderings periodically to share tales of the mystical wonders of Arcavios.
Archmage Emeritus is a rare blue creature from Secrets of Strixhaven Commander (2026). It has been printed 13 times across 9 sets, from 2021 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.61 to $10.10 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.70
Format legality
Where you can play Archmage Emeritus in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (13)
Prices range from $0.61 to $10.10 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Final Fantasy Commander at $0.61.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strixhaven: School of Mages Promos | 37s | Rare | — | $6.68 |
| Strixhaven: School of Mages Promos | 37p | Rare | $6.25 | $10.10 |
| Strixhaven: School of Mages | 377 | Rare | — | $1.46 |
| Strixhaven: School of Mages | 295 | Rare | $4.49 | $6.98 |
| Strixhaven: School of Mages | 37 | Rare | $2.64 | $3.09 |
| Magic Online Promos | 90018 | Rare | — | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 90016 | Rare | — | — |
| The List | STX-37 | Rare | $2.83 | — |
| Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander | 90 | Rare | $2.23 | — |
| Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander | 145 | Rare | $0.95 | — |
| Final Fantasy Commander | 261 | Rare | $0.61 | — |
| Special Guests | 150 | Mythic | $4.72 | $6.40 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Commander This page | 188 | Rare | $0.74 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2021-04-16Each magecraft ability has a different effect, although they all have the same trigger condition, whenever you cast or copy an instant or sorcery spell.
- 2021-04-16If an effect creates a copy of an instant or sorcery spell, this will also cause the magecraft ability to trigger.
- 2021-04-16Some effects instruct you to copy an instant or sorcery card in a zone other than the stack. These copies do not cause magecraft abilities to trigger. However, most effects that do this also allow you to cast the copy, and casting the copy will cause magecraft abilities to trigger.
- 2021-04-16If an effect creates multiple copies of an instant or sorcery spell, magecraft abilities trigger once for each copy created by the effect.
Frequently asked questions
Is Archmage Emeritus legal in Commander?
Yes — Archmage Emeritus is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Archmage Emeritus legal in?
Archmage Emeritus is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Archmage Emeritus been printed?
Archmage Emeritus has been printed 13 times across 9 sets, from 2021 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Archmage Emeritus?
The cheapest printing is Final Fantasy Commander (#261) at about $0.61.
Who illustrated Archmage Emeritus?
This printing of Archmage Emeritus was illustrated by Caio Monteiro.