Ancient Runes
Magic: The Gathering | Tempest - Singles
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| Rarity | U |
| Number | 161 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Tempest |
| Available | 8 items |
| From | $1.07 |
| Type | Enchantment |
Format Legality
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MP | $1.30 | 3 | ||
MP | $1.07 | 1 | Unavailable | |
LP | $1.36 | 4 | Unavailable |
About Ancient Runes
Ancient Runes from Tempest is currently available from around $1.03. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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At the beginning of each player's upkeep, this enchantment deals damage to that player equal to the number of artifacts they control.
Flavor Text
Ertai volunteered to open the portal. He figured he owed it one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Ancient Runes worth?
Ancient Runes is currently shown on Card Synced from about $1.03 for Tempest. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
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Is Ancient Runes legal in Commander?
Ancient Runes is legal in Commander. Check the legality table for the full format matrix for this printing.
Is Ancient Runes legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Ancient Runes on the Reserved List?
No. Ancient Runes is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Ancient Runes in-game text?
In game, Ancient Runes is a Enchantment with text that starts: "At the beginning of each player's upkeep, this enchantment deals damage to that player equal to the number of artifacts they control.".
How popular is Ancient Runes in Commander decks?
Ancient Runes ranks #14,575 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
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Searchers looking for Ancient Runes legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.