The Vodalian Arcanist is a common Merfolk Wizard from Magic: The Gathering's Core Set 2021 (M21). This card provides a low-cost source of colorless mana for instant and sorcery spells.
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Core Set 2021
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The Vodalian Arcanist is a creature card from the Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2021, identified by card number 83. This card features art by Tyler Walpole, who depicted the scholarly Volshe caste of the Vodalian Empire. As a Creature — Merfolk Wizard, the Vodalian Arcanist has a mana cost of {1}{U} and a mana value of 2. Its power and toughness are 1/3, making it a relatively fragile unit on the battlefield. The card’s primary utility lies in its activated ability: by tapping the card, players can produce one colorless mana. This resource is restricted, meaning it can only be spent to cast instant or sorcery spells, adding a strategic layer to mana management during gameplay. Collectors and players value the Vodalian Arcanist for its efficiency and thematic consistency within the blue color identity. The flavor text highlights the intellectual nature of the Volshe, contrasting their educational pursuits with the insular tendencies of the broader Vodalian Empire. For those building decks that rely on instants and sorceries, this card offers a reliable early-game resource generator. Its common rarity ensures it is widely available, making it a staple for casual play and deck construction. The Core Set 2021 release provides a foundational experience for Magic: The Gathering players.
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Vodalian Arcanist
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Tyler Walpole
Card Stock
English
{1}{U}
Creature — Merfolk Wizard
1 / 3
U
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{T}: Add {C}. Spend this mana only to cast an instant or sorcery spell.
The Vodalian Empire tends to be insular. The scholarly Volshe caste are the exception, using education as an antidote to xenophobia.
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