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Archmage of Runes
FDN · Foundations #372 · Rare · released 2024-11-15
{3}{U}{U}
Creature — Giant Wizard
Instant and sorcery spells you cast cost {1} less to cast.
Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, draw a card.
The giants of Kaldheim have over two hundred runes for "squish."
Archmage of Runes is a rare blue creature from Foundations (2024). It has been printed 5 times across 2 sets. Recent market prices range from $3.64 to $24.45 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD Foil$23.92
Format legality
Where you can play Archmage of Runes in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $3.64 to $24.45 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Foundations at $3.64.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations Promos | 30s | Rare | — | $4.78 |
| Foundations | 450 | Rare | $4.35 | $5.33 |
| Foundations This page | 372 | Rare | — | $24.45 |
| Foundations | 304 | Rare | $5.27 | $6.81 |
| Foundations | 30 | Rare | $3.64 | $4.05 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2024-11-08Archmage of Runes's first ability doesn't change the mana cost or mana value of any spell. It changes only the total cost you pay to cast instant and sorcery spells.
- 2024-11-08Archmage of Runes's first ability can't reduce the amount of colored mana you pay for a spell. It reduces only the generic mana component of that spell.
- 2024-11-08Archmage of Runes's last ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered or otherwise leaves the stack without resolving.
Frequently asked questions
Is Archmage of Runes legal in Commander?
Yes — Archmage of Runes is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Archmage of Runes legal in?
Archmage of Runes is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Archmage of Runes been printed?
Archmage of Runes has been printed 5 times across 2 sets.
What is the cheapest printing of Archmage of Runes?
The cheapest printing is Foundations (#30) at about $3.64.
Who illustrated Archmage of Runes?
This printing of Archmage of Runes was illustrated by Zoltan Boros.