Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands Proxy
Creature — Avatar // Sorcery · Strixhaven: School of Mages · rare
$0.40/card in a full imported deck, $2.00 in rainbow foil. S33 German Black Core playtest card — not for sanctioned play.
Real-card format legality
Proxies themselves are never sanctioned-legal — this is the real card's status, useful for Rule-0 talks. Proxy legality, explained
Printings (3)
We match the exact printing's artwork from Scryfall — pick any of these in the singles builder.
| Set | # | Released | Real price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strixhaven: School of Mages | 6 | 2021-04-23 | $9.66 |
| Strixhaven: School of Mages | 286 | 2021-04-23 | $16.58 |
| Strixhaven: School of Mages Promos | 6s | 2021-04-23 | $23.82 |
Frequently asked
How much does a real Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands cost?
Around $9.66 on the open market for the Strixhaven: School of Mages printing (price snapshot 2026-07-21; live prices move daily).
How much does a Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands proxy cost?
$0.50 as a single on an 18-card sheet, $0.40 when it's part of a full imported deck, or $2.00 in rainbow foil — all on S33 German Black Core cardstock, shipped from New York.
Can I play a Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands proxy?
As a playtest card, yes — in casual Commander pods, kitchen-table games, and proxy-friendly events, with your playgroup's OK. Proxies are not legal in sanctioned tournaments, and we print them for personal, non-sanctioned play only.