Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands
Strixhaven: School of Mages 6 • rare
- Set
- Strixhaven: School of Mages
- Collector number
- 6
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Wayne Reynolds
- Market price
- $8.09
What it does
Whenever an opponent casts an instant or sorcery spell, they may pay 2 generic mana. If they don't, you may copy that spell. You may choose new targets for the copy.
"Fly the path of nine birds."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands was released in 2021 as part of the Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card embodies the academic and magical aesthetic of the Strixhaven plane, specifically representing the Prismari college, which emphasizes the fusion of elemental arts and creative expression. The design reflects the mystical, ancient nature of the archaics, who serve as the living embodiments of the university's magical history.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a long-time contributor to the game known for his ethereal and painterly style. Voss sought to capture the towering, otherworldly presence of the archaic, contrasting its massive, abstract form against the scholarly themes of the set. Upon its release, the card was widely discussed by players for its unique ability to copy opponent's spells, cementing its status as a staple in Commander formats due to its versatility and high-impact gameplay.
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