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Read the Runes
C16 · Commander 2016 #95 · Rare · released 2016-11-11
{X}{U}
Instant
Draw X cards. For each card drawn this way, discard a card unless you sacrifice a permanent.
"The world is a puzzle, and the mind is its key."
Read the Runes is a rare blue instant from Commander 2016 (2016). It has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2002 to 2021. Recent market prices range from $0.59 to $8.92 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.60
Format legality
Where you can play Read the Runes in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $0.59 to $8.92 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Onslaught at $0.59.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onslaught | 104 | Rare | $0.59 | $8.92 |
| Commander 2016 This page | 95 | Rare | $0.60 | — |
| Jumpstart | 167 | Rare | $0.82 | — |
| The List | ONS-104 | Rare | $0.60 | — |
More from Commander 2016
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2004-10-04You are never forced to sacrifice any permanents. You can choose to discard your entire hand if your hand is smaller than the number of cards you are required to discard.
- 2004-10-04You draw the cards, then sacrifice any permanents you want to sacrifice, then discard the required number of card from your hand. There is no chance to play any cards in between these actions.
Frequently asked questions
Is Read the Runes legal in Commander?
Yes — Read the Runes is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Read the Runes legal in?
Read the Runes is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Read the Runes been printed?
Read the Runes has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2002 to 2021.
What is the cheapest printing of Read the Runes?
The cheapest printing is Onslaught (#104) at about $0.59.
Who illustrated Read the Runes?
This printing of Read the Runes was illustrated by Alan Pollack.