Transcendent Archaic
Secrets of Strixhaven 5 • uncommon
- Set
- Secrets of Strixhaven
- Collector number
- 5
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 7 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Chris Rahn
- Market price
- $0.10
What it does
Vigilance
Converge — When this creature enters, you may draw X cards, where X is the number of colors of mana spent to cast this spell. If you draw one or more cards this way, discard two cards.
Even as most archaics raged across Arcavios, others seemed to sink into contemplation.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Transcendent Archaic, a rare card from the Secrets of Strixhaven expansion of Magic: The Gathering, was released in 2021 as part of the Strixhaven: School of Mages set's Mystical Archive. The set draws heavy inspiration from classic academic tropes, blending high fantasy with the scholarly aesthetic of a magical university. The Mystical Archive was designed to showcase iconic and powerful spells from throughout the game's history, reimagined with unique, stained-glass inspired art styles that evoke the scholarly tradition of the Strixhaven setting.
The visual identity of this card was crafted by illustrators tasked with merging the game's established mechanical identity with a refined, artistic sensibility suitable for an institutional library or archive. The design focuses on ethereal, arcane geometry and sophisticated color palettes intended to represent the pursuit of forbidden or ancient knowledge. Upon release, the piece was lauded by the community for its distinct departure from standard card frame designs, quickly becoming a sought-after staple for collectors who favor thematic cohesion and artistic flair.
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