Argivian Archaeologist
Antiquities 1 • rare
- Set
- Antiquities
- Collector number
- 1
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Amy Weber
- Market price
- $131.81
What it does
white mana white mana, tap: Return target artifact card from your graveyard to your hand.
Fascinated by the lore of ancient struggles, the Archaeologist searches incessantly for remnants of an earlier, more powerful era.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Argivian Archaeologist was released in 1994 as part of Antiquities, the third expansion set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set focused on a thematic narrative centered on the ancient history of the fictional continent of Terisiare and the artifact-heavy warfare known as the Brothers' War. The card was designed to represent the archaeological pursuit of salvaging artifacts, reflecting the set's mechanical emphasis on historical exploration and artifact synergy.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Quinton Hoover, a foundational artist for the early years of the game. Hoover utilized his signature romantic style, characterized by soft lines and ethereal coloration, to depict the archaeologist at work amidst the ruins of the past. The card became a significant inclusion in early competitive decks due to its ability to recover artifacts from the graveyard, and it remains a notable piece of the game's early visual and mechanical identity.
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