Quick Answer

Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands is a rare Creature — Avatar from PRM (PRM) costing {5}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands MTG card

Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands

Creature — Avatar

Card Text

Whenever an opponent casts an instant or sorcery spell, they may pay {2}. If they don't, you may copy that spell. You may choose new targets for the copy.

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 5.0 PRM PRM 🎨 Wayne Reynolds

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Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands? Basics

Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands is a Creature — Avatar card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever an opponent casts an instant or sorcery spell, they may pay {2}. If they don't, you may copy that spell. You may choose new targets for the copy."

How much mana does Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands cost to cast? Basics

Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands has a mana cost of {5}, which equals 5.0 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.

Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands's mana cost of {5} 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.

Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands's current oracle text is: "Whenever an opponent casts an instant or sorcery spell, they may pay {2}. If they don't, you may copy that spell. You may choose new targets for the copy."

What is the current price of Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands? Pricing

Price data for Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands? Pricing

You can purchase Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands 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 Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands legal in Modern? Legality

Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands 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 Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands legal in Pioneer? Legality

Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands legal in Legacy? Legality

Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands legal in Vintage? Legality

Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands 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 Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands 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 Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands from? Details

This printing of Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands is from PRM (PRM), with collector number 90338.

Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands's rarity? Details

Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands is a rare card in PRM.

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

Who illustrated Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands? Details

Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands was illustrated by Wayne Reynolds.

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

What is Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands's power and toughness? Details

Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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