Jace's Archivist

C13Commander 2013/#48/2013RareReprint◆ Graded data
Colour IDMV 3
Jace's Archivist
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$11.99
Cardmarket€4.80
ManaPool$5.03
TCGplayer$8.05
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$7.00
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $11.99High $11.99Low $9.49▲ 20.0%
This printing
SetC13
Collector #48
Released2013-11-01
Rarityrare
ArtistJames Ryman
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
AttributesReprint
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$8.05TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.6%30d▲ 3.6%90d▼ 1.9%
90d high
$8.25
90d low
$7.29
Paper printings priced
5
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$7.25
Commander 2015
  • Up 3.6% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Currently 2% below its 90 day high of $8.25.
  • This printing is the 2nd cheapest paper printing currently priced (5 priced in total).
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Graded market

Graded card prices

Graded prices are market estimates for professionally graded copies of this exact printing where sufficient market data is available.

C13/#48/nonfoil
Additional graded market
AnyGrade 7
$2.61
USD · updated 3d ago · 73 sales
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Compare printings (5 priced)
PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
Commander 2015C15 · #95 · 2015-11-13nonfoilrare$7.25▼ 2.0%▼ 7.6%
eBay
Commander 2013C13 · #48 · 2013-11-01nonfoilrare$8.05◆▲ 0.6%▲ 1.6%
eBay
Secret Lair DropSLD · #2515 · 2026-02-23nonfoilrare$8.87▼ 0.6%▲ 1.4%
eBay
Magic 2012M12 · #59 · 2011-07-15nonfoilrare$8.96▲ 2.5%▼ 3.8%
eBay
The ListPLST · #M12-59 · 2023-08-04nonfoilrare$15.81▲ 0.0%▲ 1.5%
eBay
Gameplay and rules
Creature — Vedalken Wizard
, : Each player discards their hand, then draws cards equal to the greatest number of cards a player discarded this way.
2 / 2
Card capabilities
Card drawCreature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings (1)
wotc22 Sept 2011
If this ability causes a player to draw more cards than are left in their library, that player loses the game as a state-based action. If this ability causes all players to do this, the game is a draw.
About this card

Jace's Archivist

Jace's Archivist is a Creature — Vedalken Wizard, with mana cost {1}{U}{U} (mana value 3). Printed 5 times across MTG sets.

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $8.05 (up 3.6% over 30 days).

This exact printing has graded market data available further up the page. Graded prices reflect professionally slabbed copies; missing (grader, grade) combinations do not appear.

Frequently asked

Jace's Archivist FAQ

How much is Jace's Archivist worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Jace's Archivist is $8.05. It is up 3.6% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $7.29 to $8.25.
What is the cheapest printing of Jace's Archivist?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Commander 2015 at $7.25 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Jace's Archivist?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from The List at $15.81 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Jace's Archivist are there?
Jace's Archivist has been printed 5 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Jace's Archivist first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from M12 #59, released 2011-07-15.
What is the newest printing of Jace's Archivist?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SLD #2515, released 2026-02-23.
Is Jace's Archivist legal in Commander?
Yes, Jace's Archivist is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Jace's Archivist legal in Modern?
Yes, Jace's Archivist is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.