Teachings of the Archaics
STXStrixhaven: School of Mages/#299/2021Rare
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.49
Cardmarket€0.35
ManaPool$0.34
TCGplayer$0.47
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.03
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.49High $0.69Low $0.49▼ 16.9%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.47TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 4.4%30d▲ 2.2%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.48
90d low
$0.44
Paper printings priced
4
Currently 3rd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.32
Strixhaven: School of Mages Promos
- Up 2.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 2% below its 90 day high of $0.48.
- This printing is the 3rd cheapest paper printing currently priced (4 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 336% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Sorcery — Lesson
If an opponent has more cards in hand than you, draw two cards. Draw three cards instead if an opponent has at least four more cards in hand than you.
Card capabilities
Card drawSorcery
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (3)
wotc16 Apr 2021
The number of cards in each player’s hand is determined as Teachings of the Archaics resolves.
wotc16 Apr 2021
Although you may want to include Lessons in your sideboard if you’re playing with cards that instruct you to learn, Lesson cards can be included in your main deck like other instant or sorcery cards.
wotc16 Apr 2021
Lesson is a spell subtype found on some instant and sorcery cards in the Strixhaven set. The Lesson subtype has no special rules associated with it.
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About this card
Teachings of the Archaics
Teachings of the Archaics is a Sorcery — Lesson, with mana cost {2}{U} (mana value 3). Printed 4 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: $0.47 (up 2.2% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Teachings of the Archaics FAQ
How much is Teachings of the Archaics worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Teachings of the Archaics is $0.47. It is up 2.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.44 to $0.48.
What is the cheapest printing of Teachings of the Archaics?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Strixhaven: School of Mages Promos at $0.32 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Teachings of the Archaics?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Strixhaven: School of Mages Promos at $0.70 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Teachings of the Archaics are there?
Teachings of the Archaics has been printed 4 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Teachings of the Archaics first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from STX #299, released 2021-04-23.
Is there a foil version of Teachings of the Archaics?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $2.05 versus $0.47 for nonfoil, which is 336% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Teachings of the Archaics legal in Commander?
Yes, Teachings of the Archaics is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Teachings of the Archaics legal in Modern?
Yes, Teachings of the Archaics is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.