Teachings of the Archaics (57s)
PSTX · Strixhaven: School of Mages Promos · rare
| Mana cost |   |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 3.0 |
| Type | Sorcery — Lesson |
| Rarity | rare |
| Colors | U |
| EDHREC rank | 11943 |
| Promo | Yes |
If an opponent has more cards in hand than you, draw two cards. Draw three cards instead if an opponent has at least four more cards in hand than you.
Mages seek out the ancient beings known as the Archaics for their boundless knowledge of history and magic, dispensed only in cryptic metaphors.
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Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | — | $0.70 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | — | $0.71 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | — | $0.35 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | — | $1.49 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | — | $0.38 | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Penny | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
Rulings
- 2021-04-16: Lesson is a spell subtype found on some instant and sorcery cards in the Strixhaven set. The Lesson subtype has no special rules associated with it.
- 2021-04-16: The number of cards in each player’s hand is determined as Teachings of the Archaics resolves.
- 2021-04-16: Although you may want to include Lessons in your sideboard if you’re playing with cards that instruct you to learn, Lesson cards can be included in your main deck like other instant or sorcery cards.