Archon of Absolution
ELDThrone of Eldraine/#3/2019Uncommon
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.59
Cardmarket€0.21
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.20
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.09
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.59High $0.69Low $0.35▼ 14.5%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.20TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 4.8%30d▲ 5.3%90d▲ 5.3%
90d high
$0.23
90d low
$0.19
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.17
The List
- Up 5.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 13% below its 90 day high of $0.23.
- This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (2 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 135% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Archon
Flying
Protection from white (This creature can't be blocked, targeted, dealt damage, enchanted, or equipped by anything white.)
Creatures can't attack you or planeswalkers you control unless their controller pays for each of those creatures.
3 / 2
Keywords
FlyingProtection
Card capabilities
CreatureProtection
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc4 Oct 2019
In a Two-Headed Giant game, creatures can attack your teammate and planeswalkers your teammate controls without requiring a mana payment.
wotc4 Oct 2019
Your opponents can choose not to pay to attack with a creature that attacks “if able.” If there's no other player or planeswalker to attack, that creature simply doesn't attack.
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About this card
Archon of Absolution
Archon of Absolution is a Creature — Archon, with mana cost {3}{W} (mana value 4). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.20 (up 5.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Archon of Absolution FAQ
How much is Archon of Absolution worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Archon of Absolution is $0.20. It is up 5.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.19 to $0.23.
What is the cheapest printing of Archon of Absolution?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The List at $0.17 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Archon of Absolution?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Throne of Eldraine at $0.20 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Archon of Absolution are there?
Archon of Absolution has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Archon of Absolution first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ELD #3, released 2019-10-04.
What is the newest printing of Archon of Absolution?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PLST #ELD-3, released 2024-08-02.
Is there a foil version of Archon of Absolution?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.47 versus $0.20 for nonfoil, which is 135% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Archon of Absolution legal in Commander?
Yes, Archon of Absolution is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.