Archaeomancer's Spade
Alchemy: Secrets of Strixhaven 15 • uncommon
- Set
- Alchemy: Secrets of Strixhaven
- Collector number
- 15
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana white mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Red · White
- Artist
- Tomas Duchek
What it does
When this artifact enters, seek two cards with flashback and put them into your graveyard.
tap: Add red mana white mana. This mana can't be spent to cast spells from your hand.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
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Where it came from
The Archaeomancer's Spade was released in 2021 as part of the Alchemy: Secrets of Strixhaven expansion for the digital-only format of Magic: The Gathering. Designed specifically for the game's Arena platform, the card leverages digital-exclusive mechanics to emphasize the set's scholarly, archaeological theme. It reflects the broader design philosophy of Alchemy cards, which prioritize dynamic, board-state-altering abilities that would be cumbersome to track in traditional paper play.
The illustration depicts an ornate, mystical tool used for excavating magical relics, fitting the aesthetic of the Strixhaven University of Mages. Its design intent is to reward players who focus on graveyard recursion and artifact synergies, a recurring motif in blue-aligned magic within the game. Since its release, the card has been received as a niche utility tool, primarily utilized in formats where digital-specific mechanics are integrated into the competitive landscape.
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