Quick Answer

Archon of Emeria is a rare Creature — Archon from MB2 (MB2) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $1.02 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Archon of Emeria MTG card

Archon of Emeria

Creature — Archon

Card Text

Flying Each player can't cast more than one spell each turn. Nonbasic lands your opponents control enter tapped.

"Archons dispense justice according to an ancient, and flawed, premise." —Nissa Revane

Card Stats

2/3 rare CMC: 3.0 MB2 MB2 🎨 Ryan Pancoast
Flying

Market Prices

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€1.49
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Archon of Emeria? Basics

Archon of Emeria is a Creature — Archon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Each player can't cast more than one spell each turn. Nonbasic lands your opponents control enter tapped."

How much mana does Archon of Emeria cost to cast? Basics

Archon of Emeria 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.

Archon of Emeria'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.

Archon of Emeria 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.

Archon of Emeria's current oracle text is: "Flying Each player can't cast more than one spell each turn. Nonbasic lands your opponents control enter tapped."

What is the current price of Archon of Emeria? Pricing

The current market price for Archon of Emeria is approximately $1.02 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.49 EUR.

Where can I buy Archon of Emeria? Pricing

You can purchase Archon of Emeria 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 Archon of Emeria legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Archon of Emeria in Standard is not available.

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

Is Archon of Emeria legal in Modern? Legality

Archon of Emeria is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Archon of Emeria legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Archon of Emeria 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 Archon of Emeria legal in Pioneer? Legality

Archon of Emeria is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Archon of Emeria legal in Legacy? Legality

Archon of Emeria is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Archon of Emeria legal in Vintage? Legality

Archon of Emeria 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 Archon of Emeria legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Archon of Emeria 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 Archon of Emeria from? Details

This printing of Archon of Emeria is from MB2 (MB2), with collector number 4.

Archon of Emeria may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Archon of Emeria's rarity? Details

Archon of Emeria is a rare card in MB2.

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

Who illustrated Archon of Emeria? Details

Archon of Emeria was illustrated by Ryan Pancoast.

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

What is Archon of Emeria's power and toughness? Details

Archon of Emeria is a 2/3 creature.

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

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