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Archivist of Gondor

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When your commander deals combat damage to a player, if there is no monarch, you become the monarch. At the beginning of the monarch's end step, that player draws a card.

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IN COMMANDER

Archivist of Gondor at a glance

Commander
Legal
Colour identity
Blue
What it does
Card draw
Popularity
#10,092 on EDHREC
Mana cost
{2}{U}
Rarity
Rare
First printed
2023 · 3 printings
Artist
Wisnu Tan

Popularity rank from EDHREC, card data from Scryfall.

CARD OVERVIEW

Archivist of Gondor

When your commander deals combat damage to a player, if there is no monarch, you become the monarch. At the beginning of the monarch's end step, that player draws a card.

TYPECreature — Human Advisor
MANA{2}{U}
COLOR IDENTITYU
PRINTINGLTC · #420
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COMMANDERS

Commanders that make the most of Archivist of Gondor

Legal commanders for its colour identity whose own abilities care about what this card does.

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FAQ

Questions about Archivist of Gondor

What does Archivist of Gondor do?

When your commander deals combat damage to a player, if there is no monarch, you become the monarch. At the beginning of the monarch's end step, that player draws a card.

Is Archivist of Gondor legal in Commander?

Yes, Archivist of Gondor is legal in Commander.

What colour identity is Archivist of Gondor?

Blue. A Commander deck can only include it if the commander's colour identity contains these colours.

Which commanders work with Archivist of Gondor?

Commanders whose abilities use what it does include Tatyova, Benthic Druid, Niv-Mizzet, Parun, Sai, Master Thopterist and Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait.

What cards are similar to Archivist of Gondor?

Cards that do a similar job include Archmage Emeritus, Laboratory Maniac, Sai, Master Thopterist and Ledger Shredder.

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