Geist of the Archives
EMNEldritch Moon/#62/2016Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.39
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.16
Cardmarket€0.24
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.02
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.39High $0.49Low $0.35▲ 11.4%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.16TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 11.1%30d▲ 6.7%90d▼ 23.8%
90d high
$0.24
90d low
$0.15
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.16
Eldritch Moon
- Up 6.7% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 33% below its 90 day high of $0.24.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 194% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Spirit
Defender
At the beginning of your upkeep, scry 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put that card on the bottom.)
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Keywords
DefenderScry
Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Geist of the Archives
Geist of the Archives is a Creature — Spirit, with mana cost {2}{U} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.16 (up 6.7% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Geist of the Archives FAQ
How much is Geist of the Archives worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Geist of the Archives is $0.16. It is up 6.7% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.15 to $0.24.
What is the cheapest printing of Geist of the Archives?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Eldritch Moon at $0.16 on TCGplayer.
What set was Geist of the Archives first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from EMN #62, released 2016-07-22.
Is there a foil version of Geist of the Archives?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.47 versus $0.16 for nonfoil, which is 194% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Geist of the Archives legal in Commander?
Yes, Geist of the Archives is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Geist of the Archives legal in Modern?
Yes, Geist of the Archives is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Geist of the Archives legal in Standard?
Geist of the Archives is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Geist of the Archives do?
Geist of the Archives is a Creature — Spirit with mana cost {2}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Defender At the beginning of your upkeep, scry 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put that card on the bottom.)".