Quick Answer

Yuyan Archers is a common Creature — Human Archer from TLA (TLA) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Yuyan Archers MTG card

Yuyan Archers

Creature — Human Archer

Card Text

Reach When this creature enters, you may discard a card. If you do, draw a card.

"Their precision is legendary. The Yuyan can pin a fly to a tree from a hundred yards away without killing it." —Admiral Zhao

Card Stats

3/1 common CMC: 2.0 TLA TLA 🎨 Domco.
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$0.05
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$0.03
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.02
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€0.08
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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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yuyan Archers? Basics

Yuyan Archers is a Creature — Human Archer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Reach When this creature enters, you may discard a card. If you do, draw a card."

How much mana does Yuyan Archers cost to cast? Basics

Yuyan Archers has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Yuyan Archers's mana cost of {1}{R} 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.

Yuyan Archers 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.

Yuyan Archers's current oracle text is: "Reach When this creature enters, you may discard a card. If you do, draw a card."

What is the current price of Yuyan Archers? Pricing

The current market price for Yuyan Archers is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.03 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Yuyan Archers? Pricing

You can purchase Yuyan Archers 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.

Yuyan Archers normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.03

Is Yuyan Archers legal in Standard? Legality

Yuyan Archers is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Yuyan Archers legal in Modern? Legality

Yuyan Archers is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Yuyan Archers legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Yuyan Archers 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 Yuyan Archers legal in Pioneer? Legality

Yuyan Archers is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Yuyan Archers legal in Legacy? Legality

Yuyan Archers is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Yuyan Archers legal in Vintage? Legality

Yuyan Archers 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 Yuyan Archers legal in Pauper? Legality

Yuyan Archers is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Yuyan Archers from? Details

This printing of Yuyan Archers is from TLA (TLA), with collector number 161.

Yuyan Archers may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Yuyan Archers's rarity? Details

Yuyan Archers is a common card in TLA.

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

Who illustrated Yuyan Archers? Details

Yuyan Archers was illustrated by Domco..

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

What is Yuyan Archers's power and toughness? Details

Yuyan Archers is a 3/1 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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