Mystic Archaeologist
Jumpstart 158 • rare
- Set
- Jumpstart
- Collector number
- 158
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Eric Deschamps
- Market price
- $0.16
What it does
3 generic mana blue mana blue mana: Draw two cards.
The delight of discovery drives the pursuit of knowledge.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Mystic Archaeologist was released in 2020 as part of the Jumpstart set, a product designed to facilitate a rapid, accessible entry point for new Magic: The Gathering players. The set utilized a unique shuffle-and-play format where each deck represented a specific theme, with this card appearing in the 'Archaeology' pack. It was conceived to provide players with a repeatable card-draw engine that rewards the strategic use of artifacts, fitting squarely into the blue color identity's penchant for knowledge and discovery.
The card features artwork by illustrator Johannes Voss, who rendered the subject in a style consistent with the high-fantasy aesthetic of the Dominaria plane. Voss aimed to capture the essence of a scholarly figure uncovering ancient secrets, utilizing soft lighting and intricate details to convey a sense of wonder. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its utility in limited formats and its thematic resonance with artifact-heavy strategies, becoming a staple for those looking to maintain hand advantage in slower, engine-based games.
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