Quick Answer

Archaeomancer's Map is a rare Artifact from C21 (C21) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $3.91 USD. Legal in Commander.

Archaeomancer's Map MTG card

Archaeomancer's Map

Artifact

Card Text

When this artifact enters, search your library for up to two basic Plains cards, reveal them, put them into your hand, then shuffle. Whenever a land an opponent controls enters, if that player controls more lands than you, you may put a land card from your hand onto the battlefield.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 C21 C21 🎨 Ovidio Cartagena

Market Prices

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$3.91
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$4.49
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€3.58
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€9.00
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Archaeomancer's Map? Basics

Archaeomancer's Map is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this artifact enters, search your library for up to two basic Plains cards, reveal them, put them into your hand, then shuffle. Whenever a land an opponent controls enters, if that player controls more lands than you, you may put a land card from your hand onto the battlefield."

How much mana does Archaeomancer's Map cost to cast? Basics

Archaeomancer's Map has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Archaeomancer's Map's mana cost of {2}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Archaeomancer's Map has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Archaeomancer's Map's current oracle text is: "When this artifact enters, search your library for up to two basic Plains cards, reveal them, put them into your hand, then shuffle. Whenever a land an opponent controls enters, if that player controls more lands than you, you may put a land card from your hand onto the battlefield."

What is the current price of Archaeomancer's Map? Pricing

The current market price for Archaeomancer's Map is approximately $3.91 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.58 EUR.

Where can I buy Archaeomancer's Map? Pricing

You can purchase Archaeomancer's Map from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Archaeomancer's Map legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Archaeomancer's Map in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Archaeomancer's Map legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Archaeomancer's Map in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Archaeomancer's Map legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Archaeomancer's Map is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Archaeomancer's Map legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Archaeomancer's Map in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Archaeomancer's Map legal in Legacy? Legality

Archaeomancer's Map is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Archaeomancer's Map legal in Vintage? Legality

Archaeomancer's Map is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Archaeomancer's Map legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Archaeomancer's Map in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Archaeomancer's Map from? Details

This printing of Archaeomancer's Map is from C21 (C21), with collector number 12.

Archaeomancer's Map may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Archaeomancer's Map's rarity? Details

Archaeomancer's Map is a rare card in C21.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Archaeomancer's Map? Details

Archaeomancer's Map was illustrated by Ovidio Cartagena.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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