This 2007 Masters Edition release features the foil version of Argivian Archaeologist, card number 3, offering a distinct treatment for this classic artifact recursion creature.
2007 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition
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The 2007 Masters Edition release of Argivian Archaeologist, designated as card number 3, stands as a significant piece for collectors of Magic: The Gathering history. Produced as a foil rare, this card offers a distinct visual treatment that appeals to enthusiasts of vintage reprint sets. The card depicts a Human Artificer with a mana cost of three white mana, serving a critical utility role in artifact-heavy strategies. Within the gameplay mechanics, the creature allows players to return a target artifact card from the graveyard to their hand by tapping it and spending additional white mana. This recursion ability makes the card a staple in decks focused on reusing powerful artifacts, a theme deeply rooted in the game's lore. The flavor text describes the character's fascination with ancient struggles and the search for remnants of a more powerful era, adding narrative depth to its mechanical function. For collectors, the foil finish of this Masters Edition print provides a premium aesthetic that distinguishes it from standard non-foil versions. The set itself, often referred to by its code ME1, represents a curated collection of powerful cards from earlier expansions, making each inclusion valuable for completing specific subset collections. Whether you are building a vintage portfolio, completing a Masters Edition set, or seeking a specific foil variant for your collection, this product provides a pathway to acquire a piece of Magic history. The combination of the card's enduring gameplay utility and its premium foil presentation ensures its continued relevance among dedicated players and collectors alike.
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Argivian Archaeologist
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Amy Weber
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{W}{W}
Creature — Human Artificer
1 / 1
W
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{W}{W}, {T}: Return target artifact card from your graveyard to your hand.
Fascinated by the lore of ancient struggles, the archaeologist searches incessantly for remnants of an earlier, more powerful era.
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The mana cost is {1}{W}{W}, requiring three total mana of white color identity to cast from the hand.
Its activated ability allows you to return a target artifact card from your graveyard to your hand by tapping the creature and paying {W}.
Yes, this card is card number 3 in the 2007 Masters Edition (ME1) set, printed as a rare foil.
It is classified as a Human Artificer creature with a power and toughness of 1/1.
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