Archaeomancer
Secret Lair Drop 2242 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 2242
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Yuu Fujiki
What it does
When this creature enters, return target instant or sorcery card from your graveyard to your hand.
A hunter's prowess with the slinger is proof of their excellent skills in combat.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Archaeomancer was originally introduced in the 2012 Magic: The Gathering set Magic 2013, designed as a common creature that allows players to return an instant or sorcery card from their graveyard to their hand. This specific version was released as part of a Secret Lair Drop, a series of curated, limited-run printings characterized by unique artistic interpretations that differ significantly from the game's standard visual aesthetic.
The artwork for this particular printing was commissioned from Yuu Fujiki. Known for a distinct, stylized approach, Fujiki's design for the Archaeomancer reimagines the scholarly figure with an emphasis on atmospheric detail and intricate robes. This drop was part of a larger initiative to feature guest artists, providing players with alternative versions of mechanically staple cards, and was well-received by collectors who prioritize the aesthetic evolution of the game's long-running card library.
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