Magic: The Gathering

Passionate Archaeologist

Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate 656 • mythic

Set: Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate
Collector number: 656
Rarity: Mythic
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Red
Artist: Nino Is
Finish: Foil

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$16.33market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$15.28 – $18.24 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This mythic card allows players to generate significant additional mana when casting spells from exile, creating powerful momentum during a game. Its design encourages a focused strategy around utilizing exiled resources, making it a sought-after piece for those looking to build efficient and explosive engine-based decks.

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Card face

What it does

Commander creatures you own have "Whenever you cast a spell from exile, this creature deals damage equal to that spell's mana value to target opponent."

You can't remember a time when you didn't feel the pull of forgotten stories and buried secrets.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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About Passionate Archaeologist

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