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Arcus Acolyte is a uncommon Creature — Human Cleric Archer from MH2 (MH2) costing {G}{W}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Arcus Acolyte MTG card

Arcus Acolyte

Creature — Human Cleric Archer

Card Text

Reach, lifelink Outlast {G/W} ({G/W}, {T}: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Outlast only as a sorcery.) Each other creature you control without a +1/+1 counter on it has outlast {G/W}.

"Archery requires holding an enormous amount of tension and making it look effortless."

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 2.0 MH2 MH2 🎨 Volkan Baǵa
Lifelink Outlast Reach

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Market Prices

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$0.11
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$0.20
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.11
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€0.23
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arcus Acolyte? Basics

Arcus Acolyte is a Creature — Human Cleric Archer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Reach, lifelink Outlast {G/W} ({G/W}, {T}: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Outlast only as a sorcery.) Each other creature you control without a +1/+1 counter on it has outlast {G/W}."

How much mana does Arcus Acolyte cost to cast? Basics

Arcus Acolyte has a mana cost of {G}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, W mana to cast.

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.

Arcus Acolyte's mana cost of {G}{W} 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.

Arcus Acolyte has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Arcus Acolyte's current oracle text is: "Reach, lifelink Outlast {G/W} ({G/W}, {T}: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Outlast only as a sorcery.) Each other creature you control without a +1/+1 counter on it has outlast {G/W}."

What is the current price of Arcus Acolyte? Pricing

The current market price for Arcus Acolyte is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.2 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Arcus Acolyte? Pricing

You can purchase Arcus Acolyte 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.

Arcus Acolyte normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.2

Is Arcus Acolyte legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Arcus Acolyte in Standard is not available.

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

Is Arcus Acolyte legal in Modern? Legality

Arcus Acolyte is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Arcus Acolyte legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Arcus Acolyte 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 Arcus Acolyte legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Arcus Acolyte in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Arcus Acolyte legal in Legacy? Legality

Arcus Acolyte is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Arcus Acolyte legal in Vintage? Legality

Arcus Acolyte 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 Arcus Acolyte legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Arcus Acolyte 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 Arcus Acolyte from? Details

This printing of Arcus Acolyte is from MH2 (MH2), with collector number 185.

Arcus Acolyte may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Arcus Acolyte's rarity? Details

Arcus Acolyte is a uncommon card in MH2.

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

Who illustrated Arcus Acolyte? Details

Arcus Acolyte was illustrated by Volkan Baǵa.

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

What is Arcus Acolyte's power and toughness? Details

Arcus Acolyte is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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