Oltec Archaeologists
LCIThe Lost Caverns of Ixalan/#27/2023Common
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.02
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.15
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.15TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 7.1%90d▲ 114.3%
90d high
$0.15
90d low
$0.07
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.10
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
- Up 7.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.15.
- Foil copies of this printing are trading 33% below nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Human Artificer Scout
When this creature enters, choose one —
• Return target artifact card from your graveyard to your hand.
• Scry 3. (Look at the top three cards of your library, then put any number of them on the bottom and the rest on top in any order.)
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Keywords
Scry
Card capabilities
CreatureGraveyard interaction
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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Shares Creature, Graveyard interactionOverlapping colour identity
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Shares Creature, Graveyard interactionMV 4 vs 5
Shares Creature, Graveyard interactionMV 4 vs 5
About this card
Oltec Archaeologists
Oltec Archaeologists is a Creature — Human Artificer Scout, with mana cost {4}{W} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.15 (up 7.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Oltec Archaeologists FAQ
How much is Oltec Archaeologists worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Oltec Archaeologists is $0.15. It is up 7.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.07 to $0.15.
What is the cheapest printing of Oltec Archaeologists?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan at $0.10 on TCGplayer.
What set was Oltec Archaeologists first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from LCI #27, released 2023-11-17.
Is there a foil version of Oltec Archaeologists?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.10 versus $0.15 for nonfoil, which is 33% less expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Oltec Archaeologists legal in Commander?
Yes, Oltec Archaeologists is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Oltec Archaeologists legal in Modern?
Yes, Oltec Archaeologists is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Oltec Archaeologists legal in Standard?
Yes, Oltec Archaeologists is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Oltec Archaeologists do?
Oltec Archaeologists is a Creature — Human Artificer Scout with mana cost {4}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "When this creature enters, choose one — • Return target artifact card from your graveyard to your hand. • Scry 3. (Look at the top three cards of your library, then put any number of them on the bottom and the rest on top in any order.)".