The Arcane Encyclopedia is an Uncommon Artifact — Book card (CLB #297) from the 2022 Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate set, designed for Magic: The Gathering collectors.
Arcane Encyclopedia
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate
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The Arcane Encyclopedia is a distinctive Artifact — Book card, numbered 297, within the Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate set released by Wizards of the Coast in 2022. Designed by Victor Harmatiuk, this Uncommon card brings a unique mechanical identity to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, appealing specifically to collectors focused on thematic artifacts and book subtypes. In gameplay, the card offers a straightforward utility effect: for three mana and a tap, players can draw a card, providing a reliable resource engine that fits seamlessly into various deck archetypes. The flavor text highlights the lore of Candlekeep and Gond, enriching the narrative depth that makes this release a favorite among fans of the Dungeons & Dragons crossover. For traders and hobbyists, this card represents a solid piece of the CLB expansion, offering both functional gameplay value and aesthetic appeal. Collectors often seek out specific card numbers to complete their set binders, and the Arcane Encyclopedia serves as a key component for those aiming to catalog the full breadth of the Commander Legends series. Its clean design and practical utility make it a staple in any serious collection of modern Magic cards.
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Card Details
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Arcane Encyclopedia
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Victor Harmatiuk
Card Stock
English
{3}
Artifact — Book
Card Text
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{3}, {T}: Draw a card.
A quill from the First Reader at Candlekeep, the spectacles of the Most Holy Servant of Gond, a woven bookmark from the Caleph Arcane of Calimport: readers always leave something of themselves behind.