Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands
Strixhaven: School of Mages Promos 6s • rare
- Set
- Strixhaven: School of Mages Promos
- Collector number
- 6s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Wayne Reynolds
- Finish
- Foil
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 was released in the 2021 Magic: The Gathering set Strixhaven: School of Mages, representing one of the ancient, magically attuned entities that inhabit the plane of Arcavios. This specific promotional version, featuring the collector number 6s, utilizes the set's unique double-faced card technology, allowing the creature to transform into Explore the Vastlands, an instant representing the gathering of arcane knowledge. The card was designed to embody the flavor of an elder scholar roaming the campus of Strixhaven, providing a mechanical tax on opponent spells to reflect its imposing presence.
The artwork was commissioned from Wayne Reynolds, a veteran illustrator known for his dynamic and highly detailed style in fantasy gaming. Reynolds focused on emphasizing the otherworldly and colossal scale of the Archaic, utilizing high-contrast lighting and intricate magical runes to anchor the creature within the academic aesthetic of the Strixhaven plane. Upon its debut, the card was widely received as a staple in Commander formats due to its versatility and ability to disrupt spell-heavy strategies while offering consistent card advantage.
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