Archivist
Seventh Edition 61 • rare
- Set
- Seventh Edition
- Collector number
- 61
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Donato Giancola
- Market price
- $0.79
What it does
tap: Draw a card.
"Knowledge is a feast for the mind. Savor every swallow."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Archivist was released in the Seventh Edition core set for Magic: The Gathering, which debuted in 2001. As a core set card, it served as a fundamental part of the game's evolving mechanical identity, providing blue decks with a repeatable source of card advantage by tapping to draw a card. Its inclusion reflected the design philosophy of the era, which often prioritized straightforward, high-impact utility creatures that functioned as cornerstones for various playstyles.
The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic illustrators in the early history of the game. Rush utilized his signature style to depict the Archivist as a scholarly, wizard-like figure, leaning into the high-fantasy aesthetic that defined the game's visual language during its transition into the new millennium. The card was well-received by players for its classic ability, becoming a staple tool for those focused on library manipulation and strategic resource management.
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