Elite Arcanist
M14Magic 2014/#54/2013Rare
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.79
Cardmarket€0.29
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.31
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.10
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.79High $0.99Low $0.49▲ 14.5%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.31TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 3.1%30d▲ 3.3%90d▲ 24.0%
90d high
$0.32
90d low
$0.25
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.31
Magic 2014
- Up 3.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 3% below its 90 day high of $0.32.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 358% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Human Wizard
When this creature enters, you may exile an instant card from your hand.
, : Copy the exiled card. You may cast the copy without paying its mana cost. X is the mana value of the exiled card.
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Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings (6)
wotc1 Jul 2013
You can't pay any alternative costs such as overload costs. You can pay additional costs such as kicker costs. If the spell has any mandatory additional costs, you must pay those.
wotc1 Jul 2013
If Elite Arcanist leaves the battlefield, you will no longer be able to copy the exiled card. If it returns to the battlefield, you'll be able to exile another instant card from your hand, but Elite Arcanist will be a different permanent with no connection to the first exiled card.
wotc1 Jul 2013
If the copied card has {X} in its mana cost, you must choose 0 as its value when casting the copy. Don't confuse that {X} with the {X} in the activation cost of Elite Arcanist's ability.
wotc1 Jul 2013
You don't choose the value of {X} in the activation cost of Elite Arcanist's ability. It's defined by the mana value of the exiled instant card.
wotc1 Jul 2013
If the exiled card is a split card, then X is determined by the combined mana cost of both halves. However, when you cast the copy, you choose only one half to cast. You may cast a different half each time you create and cast a copy.
wotc1 Jul 2013
The copy is created in and cast from exile. You must still follow any timing restrictions, such as "Cast [this spell] only during combat."
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About this card
Elite Arcanist
Elite Arcanist is a Creature — Human Wizard, with mana cost {3}{U} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.31 (up 3.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Elite Arcanist FAQ
How much is Elite Arcanist worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Elite Arcanist is $0.31. It is up 3.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.25 to $0.32.
What is the cheapest printing of Elite Arcanist?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Magic 2014 at $0.31 on TCGplayer.
What set was Elite Arcanist first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from M14 #54, released 2013-07-19.
Is there a foil version of Elite Arcanist?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $1.42 versus $0.31 for nonfoil, which is 358% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Elite Arcanist legal in Commander?
Yes, Elite Arcanist is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Elite Arcanist legal in Modern?
Yes, Elite Arcanist is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Elite Arcanist legal in Standard?
Elite Arcanist is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Elite Arcanist do?
Elite Arcanist is a Creature — Human Wizard with mana cost {3}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "When this creature enters, you may exile an instant card from your hand. {X}, {T}: Copy the exiled card. You may cast the copy without paying its mana cost. X is the mana value of the exiled card.".