What is the typical resale value for an ungraded Archivist [Foil]?

An ungraded copy of Archivist [Foil] from Magic 9th Edition is currently valued around $2.

How much more is a graded copy worth compared to an ungraded one?

A Grade 9 copy of Archivist [Foil] is valued at $20, significantly more than the ungraded price.

Which edition is this card from?

Archivist [Foil] is from the Magic 9th Edition set.

Archivist [Foil] — Magic 9th Edition Card Value

Name: Archivist [Foil] — Magic 9th Edition Card Value
Brand: Magic

Magic 9th Edition

What the Archivist [Foil] card from Magic 9th Edition is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Archivist [Foil] value — Ungraded $2 · Grade 9 $20. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · Magic 9th EditionGame · Magic

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Value by grade

Ungraded

10.0×

$20

Grade 9

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 9 premium on this card is 10.0× raw.

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Which version do you have?

To simply own the Archivist, buy the Standard version for $0. The Foil version, priced at $2, offers a premium aesthetic appeal, usually associated with higher rarity or special packaging, though here it's a simple visual upgrade. If budget is the primary concern, stick to Standard. If you want the visual upgrade and don't mind a small outlay, the Foil is the better choice for collection display.

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Foil— this pageArchivist [Foil] — Magic 9th Edition Card Value$2.47—eBay ↗

StandardArchivist — Magic 9th Edition Card Value$0.32—eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Archivist [Foil] (Magic 9th Edition)$2.47

Item details

Brand: Magic
Set: Magic 9th Edition
Game: Magic

Archivist [Foil] (Magic 9th Edition) card value

An ungraded Archivist [Foil] from Magic 9th Edition averages around $2. A Grade 9 copy runs about $20, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands null.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$2	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$20	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical resale value for an ungraded Archivist [Foil]?: An ungraded copy of Archivist [Foil] from Magic 9th Edition is currently valued around $2.
How much more is a graded copy worth compared to an ungraded one?: A Grade 9 copy of Archivist [Foil] is valued at $20, significantly more than the ungraded price.
Which edition is this card from?: Archivist [Foil] is from the Magic 9th Edition set.