Elite Arcanist
| Name | Elite Arcanist |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — human wizard |
| Description | When this creature enters, you may exile an instant card from your hand.
 ,  : Copy the exiled card. You may cast the copy without paying its mana cost. X is the mana value of the exiled card. |
| Artist | James Zapata |
| Set | Magie 2014 #54 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Elite Arcanist
Elite Arcanist, Creature — human wizard, designed by James Zapata first released in Jul, 2013 in the set Magic 2014. It's a key card in 24 combos.
This card would be beneficial in a control deck that focuses on powerful instant spells, allowing you to essentially cast them for free multiple times. While Elite Arcanist can be a strong addition to such a deck, it may be outshined by cards like Snapcaster Mage or Torrential Gearhulk, which offer more flexibility and immediate value. Ultimately, the decision to include Elite Arcanist would depend on the specific strategy and synergies of the deck in question.
Rules
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If the exiled card is a split card, then X is determined by the combined mana cost of both halves. However, when you cast the copy, you choose only one half to cast. You may cast a different half each time you create and cast a copy.
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You can’t pay any alternative costs such as overload costs. You can pay additional costs such as kicker costs. If the spell has any mandatory additional costs, you must pay those.
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You don’t choose the value of in the activation cost of Elite Arcanist’s ability. It’s defined by the converted mana cost of the exiled instant card.
Frequently asked questions about Elite Arcanist
What type of card is Elite Arcanist?
Elite Arcanist is a Creature — human wizard card in Marvel Snap SNAP.
What does Elite Arcanist do?
When this creature enters, you may exile an instant card from your hand. {X}, {T}: Copy the exiled card. You may cast the copy without paying its mana cost. X is the mana value of the exiled card.
What set is Elite Arcanist from?
Elite Arcanist was first released in the set Magic 2014, illustrated by James Zapata.
Is Elite Arcanist legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Elite Arcanist can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
Is Elite Arcanist part of any infinite combos?
Yes, Elite Arcanist is a key card in 24 combo(s) in our combo database, linked from the Combos section of this page.
What cards are similar to Elite Arcanist?
Cards similar to Elite Arcanist include Kaho, Minamo-historicus, Levende kennis, Signature Spells. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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