Arcane Encyclopedia
Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate 297 • uncommon
- Set
- Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate
- Collector number
- 297
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Victor Harmatiuk
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
3 generic mana, tap: Draw a card.
A quill from the First Reader at Candlekeep, the spectacles of the Most Holy Servant of Gond, a woven bookmark from the Caleph Arcane of Calimport: readers always leave something of themselves behind.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Arcane Encyclopedia was included in the Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate set, released in 2022 to integrate the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop experience with Magic: The Gathering gameplay. The card serves as a functional reprint of a classic artifact, designed to provide players with a reliable source of card draw in the commander format. Its inclusion in this specific set reflects the thematic focus on high-fantasy adventuring and the lore of the Forgotten Realms.
The artwork for this version was commissioned to evoke the feel of an ancient, weathered tome, utilizing the specific visual language established by Wizards of the Coast for their D&D-themed expansions. The design prioritizes clarity and utility, ensuring the card remains a staple for casual deck builders. Upon its release, the card was received as a practical, accessible utility piece that balances its straightforward mechanics with the flavor of a scholarly adventurer’s essential gear.
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