Jace's Archivist
Commander 2013 48 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2013
- Collector number
- 48
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- James Ryman
- Market price
- $8.24
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 released in 2013 as part of the Commander 2013 preconstructed decks, specifically appearing in the Evasive Maneuvers list. The card is a functional reprint of the earlier card Windfall, re-flavored to feature Jace Beleren, one of the most recognizable planeswalkers in the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. By tying the ability to a specific character's library-focused magic, the card helps ground the mechanics of discarding and drawing cards within the established narrative of the Archivist’s role in the lore.
The artwork was commissioned from James Ryman, who has contributed extensively to the visual identity of the game. Ryman’s illustration style emphasizes the high-fantasy aesthetic associated with the Blue mana color identity, depicting the figure surrounded by magical scrolls and flowing arcane energy. Upon its release, the card was well-received by the Commander community for its ability to punish opponents who hold large hands while providing the player with a fresh set of resources, cementing its status as a staple utility creature in the format.
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