Jace's Archivist
Jace's Archivist is a Rare Creature — Vedalken Wizard from Magic 2012 (59) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $28.02 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Jace's Archivist suits collectors and players working on Magic 2012 who need the Rare slot. Treat $28.02 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Jace's Archivist from Magic 2012?
Jace's Archivist is a Creature — Vedalken Wizard in Magic 2012 numbered 59. Mana cost {1}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Jace's Archivist (59) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Vedalken Wizard in Magic 2012. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Jace's Archivist worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $28.02 for Jace's Archivist. Low and high spread runs $28.02 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $6.12; foil: $28.02; Normal: $11.34. This printing is from Magic 2012. Collector number 59 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Magic 2012 |
|---|---|
| Number | 59 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $28.02 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €6.12 |
| cardmarket | $6.12 |
| foil | $28.02 |
| Normal | $11.34 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Jace's Archivist?
Jace's Archivist is a Rare printing in Magic 2012. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Magic 2012. Collector number 59 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Jace's Archivist?
Jace's Archivist lists as Creature — Vedalken Wizard. Artist: James Ryman. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Magic 2012. Collector number 59 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Jace's Archivist (59) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Vedalken Wizard in Magic 2012. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Jace's Archivist is catalogued as Rare Creature — Vedalken Wizard in Magic 2012, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $28.02 across finishes (cardmarket: $6.12; foil: $28.02; Normal: $11.34).
- Mana cost {1}{U}{U} and type line Creature — Vedalken Wizard 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 $28.02 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Jace's Archivist from Magic 2012?
Jace's Archivist is a Rare Creature — Vedalken Wizard from Magic 2012 numbered 59 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Jace's Archivist worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $28.02 for ungraded Jace's Archivist. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Jace's Archivist?
Jace's Archivist is catalogued as Rare in Magic 2012. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Jace's Archivist legal in Commander or Standard?
Jace's Archivist shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Jace's Archivist trade at a premium?
Jace's Archivist combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Magic 2012.
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