Goblin Archaeologist
Darksteel · #63

Goblin Archaeologist

Goblin Archaeologist is a Uncommon Creature — Goblin Artificer from Darksteel (63) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.42 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $1.42
Cardmarket trend €0.34
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Goblin Archaeologist suits collectors and players working on Darksteel who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Goblin Archaeologist from Darksteel?

Goblin Archaeologist is a Creature — Goblin Artificer in Darksteel numbered 63. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Goblin Archaeologist (63) is a format-relevant Creature — Goblin Artificer in Darksteel with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Goblin Archaeologist worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.42 for Goblin Archaeologist. Low and high spread runs $1.42 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.34; foil: $1.42; Normal: $0.50. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 63 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetDarksteel
Number63
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$1.42
Cardmarket EUR€0.34
cardmarket $0.34
foil $1.42
Normal $0.50

Card stats

ColorsR
Power1

How collectible is Goblin Archaeologist?

Goblin Archaeologist is a Uncommon printing in Darksteel. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 63 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2004.

What are the key details for Goblin Archaeologist?

Goblin Archaeologist lists as Creature — Goblin Artificer. Artist: Jim Nelson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 63 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

Cactaur's take

Goblin Archaeologist (63) is a format-relevant Creature — Goblin Artificer in Darksteel with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Goblin Archaeologist is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Goblin Artificer in Darksteel, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $1.42 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.34; foil: $1.42; Normal: $0.50).
  • Mana cost {1}{R} and type line Creature — Goblin Artificer help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $1.42 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Goblin Archaeologist from Darksteel?

Goblin Archaeologist is a Uncommon Creature — Goblin Artificer from Darksteel numbered 63 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Goblin Archaeologist worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.42 for ungraded Goblin Archaeologist. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Goblin Archaeologist?

Goblin Archaeologist is catalogued as Uncommon in Darksteel. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Goblin Archaeologist legal in Commander or Standard?

Goblin Archaeologist shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Goblin Archaeologist near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.42. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.