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Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive is a uncommon Instant from MH3 (MH3) costing {3}{U/B}. Current price: $1.35 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive MTG card

Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive

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Card Text

Search your library for an instant card or a card with flash, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

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Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 MH3 MH3 🎨 Douglas Shuler

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$1.35
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$1.76
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$2.49
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€0.56
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€0.96
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive? Basics

Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Search your library for an instant card or a card with flash, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

How much mana does Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive cost to cast? Basics

Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive has a mana cost of {3}{U/B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive's mana cost of {3}{U/B} 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.

Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive's current oracle text is: "Search your library for an instant card or a card with flash, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive? Pricing

The current market price for Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive is approximately $1.35 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.76 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.56 EUR.

Where can I buy Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive? Pricing

You can purchase Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated 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.

Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive normal: $1.35 | foil: $1.76

Is Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive in Standard is not available.

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

Is Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive legal in Modern? Legality

Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated 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 Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive legal in Legacy? Legality

Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive legal in Vintage? Legality

Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated 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 Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated 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 Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive from? Details

This printing of Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive is from MH3 (MH3), with collector number 261.

Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive's rarity? Details

Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive is a uncommon card in MH3.

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

Who illustrated Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive? Details

Waterlogged Teachings // Inundated Archive was illustrated by Douglas Shuler.

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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