The Dawning Archaic
The Dawning Archaic is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Avatar from Secrets of Strixhaven (289) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {10}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $6.04 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
The Dawning Archaic suits collectors and players working on Secrets of Strixhaven who need the Mythic slot. Treat $6.04 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is The Dawning Archaic from Secrets of Strixhaven?
The Dawning Archaic is a Legendary Creature — Avatar in Secrets of Strixhaven numbered 289. Mana cost {10}. The Dawning Archaic (289) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Avatar in Secrets of Strixhaven. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is The Dawning Archaic worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $6.04 for The Dawning Archaic. Low and high spread runs $6.04 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $4.00; foil: $6.04; Normal: $3.23. This printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven. Collector number 289 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Secrets of Strixhaven |
|---|---|
| Number | 289 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $6.04 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €4.00 |
| cardmarket | $4.00 |
| foil | $6.04 |
| Normal | $3.23 |
Card stats
| Power | 7 |
|---|
How collectible is The Dawning Archaic?
The Dawning Archaic is a Mythic printing in Secrets of Strixhaven. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven. Collector number 289 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for The Dawning Archaic?
The Dawning Archaic lists as Legendary Creature — Avatar with keywords Reach. Artist: Mintautas Šukys. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven. Collector number 289 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
The Dawning Archaic (289) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Avatar in Secrets of Strixhaven. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- The Dawning Archaic is catalogued as Mythic Legendary Creature — Avatar in Secrets of Strixhaven, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $6.04 across finishes (cardmarket: $4.00; foil: $6.04; Normal: $3.23).
- Mana cost {10} and type line Legendary Creature — Avatar 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 $6.04 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is The Dawning Archaic from Secrets of Strixhaven?
The Dawning Archaic is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Avatar from Secrets of Strixhaven numbered 289 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is The Dawning Archaic worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $6.04 for ungraded The Dawning Archaic. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is The Dawning Archaic?
The Dawning Archaic is catalogued as Mythic in Secrets of Strixhaven. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is The Dawning Archaic legal in Commander or Standard?
The Dawning Archaic shows format legality in standard, future, historic, timeless based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does The Dawning Archaic trade at a premium?
The Dawning Archaic combines Mythic scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.
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