Jace's Archivist
Magic 2012 59 • rare
- Set
- Magic 2012
- Collector number
- 59
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- James Ryman
- Market price
- $8.82
What it does
blue mana, tap: Each player discards their hand, then draws cards equal to the greatest number of cards a player discarded this way.
"This is a sacred duty. Master Beleren's trust has bought an eternity of my loyalty."
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
Jace's Archivist was introduced in the Magic 2012 core set, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2011. The card was designed to support the 'draw-discard' archetype, specifically providing blue decks with a repeatable effect that allows players to refresh their hands, mirroring the ability of the earlier, iconic card Windfall. Its presence in a core set was intended to provide newer players with a clear, synergistic tool for manipulation of hand states.
The artwork was illustrated by Aleksi Briclot, a prolific contributor to the game known for his distinct, atmospheric style. Briclot depicted the Archivist as a robed figure connected to magical conduits, emphasizing the character's role as a vessel for vast amounts of information and psychic energy. The design was well-received by the player base for its strategic utility in Commander and casual formats, where the ability to disrupt opponents while refilling one's own hand remains highly valued.
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