Teachings of the Archaics
~$0.26 low · ~$1.97 high
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Blue. Sorcery — Lesson
Strixhaven: School of Mages #57 · Illustrated by Lius Lasahido
Strixhaven: School of Mages #57 · Illustrated by Lius LasahidoWhat is Teachings of the Archaics worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
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.
Format legality
All 4 printings of Teachings of the Archaics
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Strixhaven: School of Mages Promos pstx #57p· 2021Promorare· Cardmarket €0.12 · €0.23 foil | rare | $0.32 | $0.26 | €0.12€0.23 foil | |
 Strixhaven: School of Mages Promos pstx #57s· 2021Promorare· Cardmarket €0.35 foil | rare | No non-foil printing | $0.70 | €0.35 foil | |
 Strixhaven: School of Mages stx #57· 2021rare· Cardmarket €0.19 · €0.28 foil | rare | $0.33 | $0.37 | €0.19€0.28 foil | |
 Strixhaven: School of Mages stx #299· 2021Extended Artrare· Cardmarket €0.41 · €0.33 foil | rare | $0.48 | $1.97 | €0.41€0.33 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2021
- Printings
- 4
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #11,945 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Lius Lasahido
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Strixhaven: School of Mages card (#57).
057 · STX · R · EN
- 057Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- STXSet code for Strixhaven: School of Mages
- RRare
- ENPrinted in English
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (3)
April 16, 2021
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.
April 16, 2021
The number of cards in each player’s hand is determined as Teachings of the Archaics resolves.
April 16, 2021
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.
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