The Archivist of Oghma foil card (4s) from the 2022 Magic: The Gathering Battle for Baldur's Gate Promos set, featuring Halfling Cleric artwork by Stella Spente.
Archivist of Oghma
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Battle for Baldur's Gate Promos
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The Archivist of Oghma foil card, designated as card number 4s in the 2022 Battle for Baldur's Gate Promos set, represents a distinct intersection of fantasy literature and trading card game mechanics. This Magic: The Gathering release features a Creature — Halfling Cleric with a mana cost of {1}{W} and a power/toughness of 2/2. The card's unique gameplay identity centers on its Flash ability and a triggered effect that activates whenever an opponent searches their library, allowing the controller to gain 1 life and draw a card. This mechanic offers strategic value by providing card advantage and life gain in response to opponent actions. Illustrated by Stella Spente, this foil version adds a premium tactile element to the collectible, appealing to enthusiasts of both the source material and the TCG. The card is part of the broader Magic: The Gathering ecosystem, specifically tied to the Dungeons & Dragons crossover themes explored in the Baldur's Gate series. Collectors often seek out specific promo cards like this one to complete thematic collections or to utilize in casual formats where the card's defensive utility shines. The combination of the Halfling Cleric subtype and the foil treatment makes it a notable piece for those interested in the 2022 promotional releases.
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Featured Subject
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Archivist of Oghma
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Stella Spente
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{W}
Creature — Halfling Cleric
2 / 2
W
Card Text
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Flash Whenever an opponent searches their library, you gain 1 life and draw a card.
"Knowledge is the greatest tool of the mortal mind, outweighing anything made by mortal hands. Before anything else can exist, the idea must exist."