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Jace's Archivist

Jace's Archivist

Creature — Vedalken Wizard

Oracle text

, : Each player discards their hand, then draws cards equal to the greatest number of cards a player discarded this way.

How much of a nerd do you have to be to get your own archivist?

Illustrated by LAZYGAWD

Released on February 23, 2026

Legality

Commander
Standard
Modern
Legacy
1v1 Commander
Alchemy
Standard Brawl
Pioneer
Pauper
Historic
Vintage
Timeless
Brawl
Competitive Brawl
Future
Gladiator
Oathbreaker
Old School
Pauper Commander
Penny Dreadful
PreDH
Premodern
Tiny Leaders: Reborn

LegalNot legalBanned / restrictedUnknown

Rulings

2011-09-22
If this ability causes a player to draw more cards than are left in their library, that player loses the game as a state-based action. If this ability causes all players to do this, the game is a draw.

Combos

Combos with Jace's Archivist

Based on Commander Spellbook

2combos

Jace's Archivist + Mind Over Matter
Spicy1,995 decks
Infinite draw triggers for all players Infinite rummaging for all players Infinite self-discard triggers for all players Near-infinite mana permanents you control can produce
+1
Xyris, the Writhing Storm + Jace's Archivist + Intruder Alarm + Bloom Tender + Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
Exhibition4 decks
Infinite creature ETB Infinite creature LTB Infinite creature sacrifice triggers Infinite creature tokens