The 2026 Magic: The Gathering card Sundering Archaic (#3) from the Secrets of Strixhaven set, featuring an uncommon foil finish and versatile convergence mechanics.
Sundering Archaic
2026 • Magic: The Gathering • Secrets of Strixhaven
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Sundering Archaic is a notable creature card from the 2026 Magic: The Gathering expansion Secrets of Strixhaven. Cataloged as card number 3, this Uncommon foil card belongs to the Avatar type and carries a mana cost of six. Designed by Quintin Gleim, the card offers significant strategic depth through its convergence mechanic, allowing players to tailor its effects based on the colors of mana spent during casting. When the creature enters the battlefield, it can exile a nonland permanent controlled by an opponent, with the power of this effect scaling according to the number of colors utilized to cast it. Beyond its entry ability, Sundering Archaic provides ongoing utility with a activated ability that lets its controller shuffle a target card from a graveyard back into its owner’s library for two mana. This interaction makes it a valuable piece for collectors interested in the strategic versatility of Magic: The Gathering trading cards. The foil treatment adds a distinct visual layer to the card, appealing to those who appreciate the aesthetic diversity within the Secrets of Strixhaven set. As a key component of the 2026 release, it represents the intricate design philosophy characteristic of Magic: The Gathering, blending thematic elements with functional gameplay mechanics. Collectors often seek out specific card numbers and rarities to complete their sets, making this entry a point of interest for enthusiasts of the game's evolving lore and mechanics. The combination of its mana value, type line, and unique rules text ensures it remains a relevant subject for discussion among players and hobbyists alike.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Sundering Archaic
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Quintin Gleim
Card Stock
English
Foil
{6}
Creature — Avatar
3 / 3
Card Text
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Converge — When this creature enters, exile target nonland permanent an opponent controls with mana value less than or equal to the number of colors of mana spent to cast this creature. {2}: Put target card from a graveyard on the bottom of its owner's library.
