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Meticulous Archive is a rare Land — Plains Island from MKM (MKM). Current price: $14.57 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Meticulous Archive MTG card

Meticulous Archive

Land — Plains Island

Card Text

({T}: Add {W} or {U}.) This land enters tapped. When this land enters, surveil 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put it into your graveyard.)

Card Stats

rare MKM MKM 🎨 Sam Burley
Surveil

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$14.57
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$15.88
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$20.99
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$24.99
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€15.39
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€17.03
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meticulous Archive? Basics

Meticulous Archive is a Land — Plains Island card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "({T}: Add {W} or {U}.) This land enters tapped. When this land enters, surveil 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put it into your graveyard.)"

How much mana does Meticulous Archive cost to cast? Basics

Meticulous Archive has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Meticulous Archive's mana cost of 0 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.

Meticulous Archive has a mana value of 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.

Meticulous Archive's current oracle text is: "({T}: Add {W} or {U}.) This land enters tapped. When this land enters, surveil 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put it into your graveyard.)"

What is the current price of Meticulous Archive? Pricing

The current market price for Meticulous Archive is approximately $14.57 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $15.88 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €15.39 EUR.

Where can I buy Meticulous Archive? Pricing

You can purchase Meticulous Archive 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.

Meticulous Archive normal: $14.57 | foil: $15.88

Is Meticulous Archive legal in Standard? Legality

Meticulous Archive is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Meticulous Archive legal in Modern? Legality

Meticulous Archive is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Meticulous Archive legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Meticulous Archive 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 Meticulous Archive legal in Pioneer? Legality

Meticulous Archive is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Meticulous Archive legal in Legacy? Legality

Meticulous Archive is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Meticulous Archive legal in Vintage? Legality

Meticulous Archive 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 Meticulous Archive legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Meticulous Archive 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 Meticulous Archive from? Details

This printing of Meticulous Archive is from MKM (MKM), with collector number 264.

Meticulous Archive may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Meticulous Archive's rarity? Details

Meticulous Archive is a rare card in MKM.

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

Who illustrated Meticulous Archive? Details

Meticulous Archive was illustrated by Sam Burley.

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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