Quick Answer

Archaeological Dig is a uncommon Land from INV (INV). Current price: $0.38 USD. Legal in Commander.

Archaeological Dig MTG card

Archaeological Dig

Land

Card Text

{T}: Add {C}. {T}, Sacrifice this land: Add one mana of any color.

Card Stats

uncommon INV INV 🎨 Don Hazeltine

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Market Prices

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$0.38
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$13.17
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$0.69
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€0.55
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€6.77
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Archaeological Dig? Basics

Archaeological Dig is a Land card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add {C}. {T}, Sacrifice this land: Add one mana of any color."

How much mana does Archaeological Dig cost to cast? Basics

Archaeological Dig has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Archaeological Dig's mana cost of 0 means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Archaeological Dig has a mana value of 0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Archaeological Dig's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add {C}. {T}, Sacrifice this land: Add one mana of any color."

What is the current price of Archaeological Dig? Pricing

The current market price for Archaeological Dig is approximately $0.38 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $13.17 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.55 EUR.

Where can I buy Archaeological Dig? Pricing

You can purchase Archaeological Dig from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Archaeological Dig normal: $0.38 | foil: $13.17

Is Archaeological Dig legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Archaeological Dig in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Archaeological Dig legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Archaeological Dig in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Archaeological Dig legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Archaeological Dig is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Archaeological Dig legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Archaeological Dig in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Archaeological Dig legal in Legacy? Legality

Archaeological Dig is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Archaeological Dig legal in Vintage? Legality

Archaeological Dig is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Archaeological Dig legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Archaeological Dig in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Archaeological Dig from? Details

This printing of Archaeological Dig is from INV (INV), with collector number 320.

Archaeological Dig may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Archaeological Dig's rarity? Details

Archaeological Dig is a uncommon card in INV.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Archaeological Dig? Details

Archaeological Dig was illustrated by Don Hazeltine.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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