Passionate Archaeologist
Passionate Archaeologist is a Mythic Legendary Enchantment — Background from Secret Lair Drop (2220) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $13.06 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Passionate Archaeologist suits collectors and players working on Secret Lair Drop who need the Mythic slot. Treat $13.06 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Passionate Archaeologist from Secret Lair Drop?
Passionate Archaeologist is a Legendary Enchantment — Background in Secret Lair Drop numbered 2220. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Passionate Archaeologist (2220) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Enchantment — Background in Secret Lair Drop. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Passionate Archaeologist worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $13.06 for Passionate Archaeologist. Low and high spread runs $13.06 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $13.81; Normal: $13.06. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 2220 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Secret Lair Drop |
|---|---|
| Number | 2220 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $13.06 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €13.81 |
| cardmarket | $13.81 |
| Normal | $13.06 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|
How collectible is Passionate Archaeologist?
Passionate Archaeologist is a Mythic printing in Secret Lair Drop. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 2220 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Passionate Archaeologist?
Passionate Archaeologist lists as Legendary Enchantment — Background. Artist: Justyna Dura. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 2220 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Passionate Archaeologist (2220) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Enchantment — Background in Secret Lair Drop. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Passionate Archaeologist is catalogued as Mythic Legendary Enchantment — Background in Secret Lair Drop, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $13.06 across finishes (cardmarket: $13.81; Normal: $13.06).
- Mana cost {1}{R} and type line Legendary Enchantment — Background 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 $13.06 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Passionate Archaeologist from Secret Lair Drop?
Passionate Archaeologist is a Mythic Legendary Enchantment — Background from Secret Lair Drop numbered 2220 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Passionate Archaeologist worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $13.06 for ungraded Passionate Archaeologist. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Passionate Archaeologist?
Passionate Archaeologist is catalogued as Mythic in Secret Lair Drop. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Passionate Archaeologist legal in Commander or Standard?
Passionate Archaeologist shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Passionate Archaeologist trade at a premium?
Passionate Archaeologist combines Mythic 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 Secret Lair Drop.
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