Abstruse Archaic
Commander Masters 712 • rare
- Set
- Commander Masters
- Collector number
- 712
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Hristo D. Chukov
- Market price
- $2.68
What it does
Vigilance
1 generic mana, tap: Copy target activated or triggered ability you control from a colorless source. You may choose new targets for the copy. (Mana abilities can't be targeted.)
Unburdened from mortality, archaics wander the Vastlands seeking knowledge only they can comprehend.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Abstruse Archaic was released in 2023 as part of the Commander Masters set, a high-profile expansion specifically curated for the popular Commander format. Designed as a support card for decks utilizing activated abilities, it reflects the set's broader goal of providing utility and synergy to the multiplayer-focused community. Its introduction into the game's ecosystem was intended to bolster strategies centered on copying or repeating powerful effects, aligning with the complex tactical depth often associated with the set's design philosophy.
The card features artwork by Hristo D. Chukov, whose interpretation emphasizes a surreal and imposing aesthetic that fits the Eldrazi theme. Chukov aimed to capture an aura of incomprehensible cosmic power, utilizing muted tones and jagged, alien textures to convey the creature's nature. Upon release, the card was generally well-received by players for its technical utility, finding a stable place in the meta as a niche but effective tool for value-oriented deck builders.
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