Alchemist's Apprentice
Avacyn Restored 42 • common
- Set
- Avacyn Restored
- Collector number
- 42
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- David Palumbo
- Market price
- $0.08
What it does
Sacrifice this creature: Draw a card.
Side effects may include foul odors, scalding steam, and spontaneous nonexistence.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Alchemist's Apprentice on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Alchemist's Apprentice was released in May 2012 as part of the Avacyn Restored expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set in the gothic horror plane of Innistrad, the card reflects the desperate environment where humanity struggles against encroaching supernatural threats. The set is notable for its focus on the return of the archangel Avacyn and the introduction of mechanics centered on flicker effects and graveyard interactions.
The card was illustrated by the artist Dave Kendall, who utilized a muted, atmospheric palette to depict a weary apprentice amidst alchemical equipment. Kendall’s design captures the essence of the Innistrad aesthetic—somber, cluttered, and tense—placing the character in a moment of frantic research. It was received by the player community primarily as a functional utility creature, valued for its ability to cycle through the library while providing a sacrifice trigger when needed.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Alchemist's Apprentice
Alchemist's Apprentice is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Avacyn Restored 42 • common. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Alchemist's Apprentice on collecto.rs?
Alchemist's Apprentice doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Alchemist's Apprentice?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Alchemist's Apprentice catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Alchemist's Apprentice is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
