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ArchivistHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 2 min read· Ninth Edition· July 29, 2005
Carte Magic Archivist

Archivist is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

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Official card text

{T}: Draw a card.

How it works : Archivist

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

No additional ruling has been published for this card.

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Popular combos

Real combos played by the community, sorted by popularity.

Mind Over Matter
+Archivist
#1

Mind Over Matter + Archivist

Infinite self-discard triggersInfinite draw triggersInfinite looting
  1. 1Activate Archivist by tapping it, causing you to draw a card.
  2. 2Activate Mind Over Matter by discarding a card, untapping Archivist.
  3. 3Repeat.
The Locust God
+Intruder Alarm
+Archivist
#2

The Locust God + Intruder Alarm + Archivist

Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite creature ETB
  1. 1Activate Archivist by tapping it, causing you to draw a card.
  2. 2The Locust God triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token with flying and haste.
  3. 3When the Insect enters the battlefield, Intruder Alarm triggers, untapping all creatures.
  4. 4Repeat.
Necrotic Ooze
+Wizard Class
+Devoted Druid
+Archivist
#3

Necrotic Ooze + Wizard Class + Devoted Druid + Archivist

Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggers
  1. 1Activate Necrotic Ooze using Archivist's ability by tapping it, causing you to draw a card.
  2. 2Wizard Class triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Necrotic Ooze.
  3. 3Activate Necrotic Ooze using Devoted Druid's second ability by putting a -1/-1 counter on it, untapping it.
  4. 4Repeat.
Necrotic Ooze
+Wizard Class
+Cinderhaze Wretch
+Archivist
#4

Necrotic Ooze + Wizard Class + Cinderhaze Wretch + Archivist

Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggers
  1. 1Activate Necrotic Ooze using Archivist's ability by tapping it, causing you to draw a card.
  2. 2Wizard Class triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Necrotic Ooze.
  3. 3Activate Necrotic Ooze using CInderhaze Wretch's second ability by putting a -1/-1 counter on it, untapping it.
  4. 4Repeat.
Necrotic Ooze
+Wizard Class
+Barrenton Medic
+Archivist
#5

Necrotic Ooze + Wizard Class + Barrenton Medic + Archivist

Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggers
  1. 1Activate Necrotic Ooze using Archivist's ability by tapping it, causing you to draw a card.
  2. 2Wizard Class triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Necrotic Ooze.
  3. 3Activate Necrotic Ooze using Barrenton Medic's second ability by putting a -1/-1 counter on it, untapping it.
  4. 4Repeat.
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Legal formats

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