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Archaeomancer
Archaeomancer is a blue creature that counts as recursion. It appears in the recommended lists of 124 commanders, and 3% of blue decks run it.
Type: Creature — Human Wizard
Cost: 2UU
Color identity: Blue
Reference price: €0.42
Oldest printing: Magic 2013
Role in the deck: recursion
Rules text
Official text (Scryfall).
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The commanders with the highest synergy with this card, with the share of their decks that run it. Each one links to its deck guide.
| Commander | Identity | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naban, Dean of Iteration | Blue | 84% | +69% |
| Imoen, Mystic Trickster | Blue | 75% | +61% |
| Thassa, Deep-Dwelling | Blue | 74% | +60% |
| Inalla, Archmage Ritualist | Black · Red · Blue | 62% | +58% |
| Wiccan, Rising Magician | Blue | 71% | +56% |
| Orvar, the All-Form | Blue | 71% | +56% |
| Y'shtola Rhul | Blue | 70% | +55% |
| Barrin, Tolarian Archmage | Blue | 69% | +55% |
| Yorion, Sky Nomad | Blue · White | 64% | +53% |
| Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths | Black · Blue | 55% | +52% |
| Kykar, Zephyr Awakener | Blue · White | 61% | +50% |
| Naru Meha, Master Wizard | Blue | 64% | +49% |
| Oji, the Exquisite Blade | Blue · White | 59% | +49% |
| Brago, King Eternal | Blue · White | 59% | +48% |
| Venser, Shaper Savant | Blue | 62% | +47% |
| Meneldor, Swift Savior | Blue | 61% | +46% |
| Kaza, Roil Chaser | Red · Blue | 49% | +46% |
| Silver Surfer, Cosmic Voyager | Blue | 60% | +46% |
| Lady Sun | Blue | 58% | +43% |
| Renet, Temporal Apprentice | Blue | 58% | +43% |
| Donnie & April, Adorkable Duo | Blue | 56% | +42% |
| Azami, Lady of Scrolls | Blue | 56% | +41% |
| Azula, Cunning Usurper | Black · Blue | 44% | +41% |
| Orysa, Tide Choreographer | Blue | 55% | +40% |
How much it is played, by color identity
Share of decks in each identity that run it, according to EDHREC.
Archetypes where it shows up
The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.
Control · 89 Combo · 72 Blink · 68 Spellslinger · 45 Card Draw · 26 Tokens · 25 Clones · 24 Bounce · 21
Known combos with Archaeomancer
According to Commander Spellbook. Note that a two-card combo raises your deck's bracket.
- Ghostly Flicker + Peregrine Drake + Archaeomancer → Infinite blinking, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite landfall triggers
- High Tide + Archaeomancer + Snap → Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite storm count
- Displace + Peregrine Drake + Archaeomancer → Infinite blinking, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB
- Cloud of Faeries + Archaeomancer + Ghostly Flicker + Panharmonicon → Infinite casts of any instants and/or sorcery cards in your hand or graveyard, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB
- Ghostly Flicker + Archaeomancer + Gilded Lotus → Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite magecraft triggers
- Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward + Archaeomancer + Cloudshift → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite storm count
- Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward + Momentary Blink + Archaeomancer → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite storm count
- Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward + Ghostly Flicker + Archaeomancer → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite storm count
Cards that go with it
The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which Commander decks play Archaeomancer?
It is in the recommended lists of 124 commanders, with an average inclusion of 35% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Naban, Dean of Iteration · Imoen, Mystic Trickster · Thassa, Deep-Dwelling. Overall, 3% of blue decks run it.
How much does Archaeomancer cost?
Its reference price is €0.42 (cheapest English printing according to Scryfall; it changes daily). The EDH Optimizer optimizer only suggests cards that fit the per-card price cap you pick.
Does Archaeomancer have combos?
Yes: 8 known combos on Commander Spellbook. The most popular one is Ghostly Flicker + Peregrine Drake + Archaeomancer. Remember that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket.
Can I play Archaeomancer in my deck?
It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is blue, so it only fits in decks whose commander has those colors in its identity (or any deck if it is colorless). EDH Optimizer automatically flags cards outside your commander's identity.