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Archetype of Imagination is a uncommon Enchantment Creature — Human Wizard from BNG (BNG) costing {4}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.6 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Archetype of Imagination MTG card

Archetype of Imagination

Enchantment Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

Creatures you control have flying. Creatures your opponents control lose flying and can't have or gain flying.

"Is it not the embodiment of our aspirations?" —Prokopios, astronomer of Meletis

Card Stats

3/2 uncommon CMC: 6.0 BNG BNG 🎨 Robbie Trevino

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.60
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TCGPlayer
$12.27
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
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$13.99
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Cardmarket
€0.68
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€6.12
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Archetype of Imagination? Basics

Archetype of Imagination is a Enchantment Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Creatures you control have flying. Creatures your opponents control lose flying and can't have or gain flying."

How much mana does Archetype of Imagination cost to cast? Basics

Archetype of Imagination has a mana cost of {4}{U}{U}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Archetype of Imagination's mana cost of {4}{U}{U} 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.

Archetype of Imagination has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Archetype of Imagination's current oracle text is: "Creatures you control have flying. Creatures your opponents control lose flying and can't have or gain flying."

What is the current price of Archetype of Imagination? Pricing

The current market price for Archetype of Imagination is approximately $0.6 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $12.27 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.68 EUR.

Where can I buy Archetype of Imagination? Pricing

You can purchase Archetype of Imagination 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.

Archetype of Imagination normal: $0.6 | foil: $12.27

Is Archetype of Imagination legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Archetype of Imagination in Standard is not available.

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

Is Archetype of Imagination legal in Modern? Legality

Archetype of Imagination is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Archetype of Imagination legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Archetype of Imagination 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 Archetype of Imagination legal in Pioneer? Legality

Archetype of Imagination is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Archetype of Imagination legal in Legacy? Legality

Archetype of Imagination is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Archetype of Imagination legal in Vintage? Legality

Archetype of Imagination 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 Archetype of Imagination legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Archetype of Imagination 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 Archetype of Imagination from? Details

This printing of Archetype of Imagination is from BNG (BNG), with collector number 32.

Archetype of Imagination may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Archetype of Imagination's rarity? Details

Archetype of Imagination is a uncommon card in BNG.

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

Who illustrated Archetype of Imagination? Details

Archetype of Imagination was illustrated by Robbie Trevino.

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

What is Archetype of Imagination's power and toughness? Details

Archetype of Imagination is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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