Elite Arcanist
Magic 2014 54 • rare
- Set
- Magic 2014
- Collector number
- 54
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- James Zapata
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
When this creature enters, you may exile an instant card from your hand.
X mana, tap: Copy the exiled card. You may cast the copy without paying its mana cost. X is the mana value of the exiled card.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Elite Arcanist was released in 2013 as part of the Magic 2014 Core Set, serving as a rare blue creature designed to showcase the set's focus on spells and utility. Its design centers on the 'imprint' mechanic, allowing players to exile an instant card from their hand and cast it repeatedly, which was intended to reward strategic deck-building and engine-oriented gameplay within the Limited and Standard formats.
The card's artwork, illustrated by Lucas Graciano, features a wizard wielding glowing arcane energy in a style consistent with the high-fantasy aesthetic of the era. Upon its release, it was noted by players for its potential synergy with low-cost spells, though its fragility as a creature often limited its competitive dominance in high-level tournament play.
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