Jace's Archivist
The List M12-59 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- M12-59
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- James Ryman
- Market price
- $15.57
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 originally released as a rare card in the 2011 Magic: The Gathering core set, Magic 2012. Designed as a blue creature representing a telepathic researcher, the card features the ability to force all players to discard their hands and draw new ones, a powerful mechanic known as 'wheel' effects. The card was illustrated by Steve Argyle, who depicted the Planeswalker Jace Beleren in his signature hooded aesthetic, emphasizing the character's role as a master of information and psychological manipulation.
The version from 'The List' is a special inclusion in modern Play Boosters and Set Boosters, serving as a curated reprint that allows players to obtain older, influential cards in current products. This specific iteration retains the original M12 collector number and set symbol to signify its origin. These cards are celebrated by players for their utility in Commander decks, where the Archivist's ability to refresh hands and disrupt opponents remains a staple strategy for blue-aligned decks.
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