Cranial Archive
Cranial Archive is a Uncommon Artifact from Khans of Tarkir (218) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.41 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Cranial Archive suits collectors and players working on Khans of Tarkir who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Cranial Archive from Khans of Tarkir?
Cranial Archive is a Artifact in Khans of Tarkir numbered 218. Mana cost {2}. Cranial Archive (218) from Khans of Tarkir should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Khans of Tarkir. Collector number 218 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Cranial Archive worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.41 for Cranial Archive. Low and high spread runs $0.41 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.03; foil: $0.41; Normal: $0.27. This printing is from Khans of Tarkir. Collector number 218 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Khans of Tarkir |
|---|---|
| Number | 218 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.41 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.03 |
| cardmarket | $0.03 |
| foil | $0.41 |
| Normal | $0.27 |
How collectible is Cranial Archive?
Cranial Archive is a Uncommon printing in Khans of Tarkir. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Khans of Tarkir. Collector number 218 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Cranial Archive?
Cranial Archive lists as Artifact. Artist: Volkan Baǵa. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Khans of Tarkir. Collector number 218 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Cranial Archive (218) from Khans of Tarkir should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Cranial Archive is catalogued as Uncommon Artifact in Khans of Tarkir, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.41 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.03; foil: $0.41; Normal: $0.27).
- Mana cost {2} and type line Artifact 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Cranial Archive from Khans of Tarkir?
Cranial Archive is a Uncommon Artifact from Khans of Tarkir numbered 218 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Cranial Archive worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.41 for ungraded Cranial Archive. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Cranial Archive?
Cranial Archive is catalogued as Uncommon in Khans of Tarkir. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Cranial Archive legal in Commander or Standard?
Cranial Archive shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Cranial Archive near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.41. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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