Hedron Archive
Battle for Zendikar 223 • uncommon
- Set
- Battle for Zendikar
- Collector number
- 223
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Craig J Spearing
- Market price
- $0.37
What it does
tap: Add colorless mana colorless mana.
2 generic mana, tap, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards.
"You've begun to understand the hedrons' true purpose," said Ugin. "The Eldrazi can be imprisoned.""And how did that work out last time?" asked Jace.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Hedron Archive on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The Hedron Archive was introduced in the 2015 Magic: The Gathering expansion Battle for Zendikar. The set marked a return to the plane of Zendikar, a world defined by its adventurous spirit and ancient, floating stone structures known as hedrons. These artifacts were originally constructed by the planeswalker Nahiri to imprison the reality-warping Eldrazi titans, and the card represents the remnants of this lost technology being harnessed by the plane's inhabitants to generate mana.
The card’s artwork was illustrated by Richard Wright, who aimed to capture the monumental scale and mysterious aesthetic of the hedrons. The design functions as a mana ramp card, providing players with colorless mana while offering a late-game utility to sacrifice the archive for card advantage. Upon its release, it was well-received by players for its versatility and its thematic integration into the lore-heavy environment of the set.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Hedron Archive
Hedron Archive is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Battle for Zendikar 223 • uncommon. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Hedron Archive on collecto.rs?
Hedron Archive doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Hedron Archive?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Hedron Archive catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Hedron Archive is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
