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
- $9.10
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
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 Jace's Archivist on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Jace's Archivist was released in the Magic 2012 core set, serving as a functional creature-based adaptation of the iconic spell Windfall. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, the card was intended to provide blue decks with a repeatable way to reset hands and manipulate card velocity, effectively acting as a portable engine for graveyard-based strategies. Its inclusion in the set reinforced the mechanical identity of Jace Beleren, the set's featured planeswalker, by emphasizing themes of knowledge and mental turbulence.
The artwork was commissioned from illustrator James Ryman, who was tasked with depicting a member of Jace’s inner circle or an intellectual custodian within the multiverse. Ryman’s design emphasizes the aesthetic of the vedalken race, utilizing cool blue tones and intricate, flowing robes to convey a sense of calm intelligence. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency in multiplayer formats and its utility in decks that benefit from discarding and drawing cards.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Jace's Archivist
Jace's Archivist is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Magic 2012 59 • rare. 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 Jace's Archivist on collecto.rs?
Jace's Archivist 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 Jace's Archivist?
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 Jace's Archivist catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Jace's Archivist 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
