Archmage of Runes
Archmage of Runes Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Archmage of Runes is $3.39 (FDN #30), and the most expensive is $23.97 (FDN #372, Borderless, Mana Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.39, up 5.6% over 7 days, up 3.4% over 30 days, up 17.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $5.66 (2024).
Archmage of Runes Printings & Prices
Archmage of Runes has 5 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil, foil and mana foil finishes, including borderless, prerelease and extended art treatments.
Sell Archmage of Runes: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $12.00 cash for FDN #372 (Mana Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | FDN #372 | Mana Foil | $18.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FDN #372 | Mana Foil | $12.00 | $29.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | FDN #372 | Mana Foil | $11.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FDN #304 | Foil | $4.40 | $10.99 | 60% |
| starcitygames | FDN #304 | Foil | $4.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | FDN #304 | Foil | $4.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FDN #450 | Foil | $3.50 | $6.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | FDN #450 | Foil | $3.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | FDN #304 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | FDN #450 | Foil | $3.00 | — | — |
Archmage of Runes Rules Text & Legality
Instant and sorcery spells you cast cost {1} less to cast.
Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, draw a card.
Archmage of Runes is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
Archmage of Runes Rulings
- Nov 8, 2024 Archmage 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.
- Nov 8, 2024 Archmage 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.
- Nov 8, 2024 Archmage 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.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Archmage of Runes has been reprinted 8 times. The Foundations reprint cut the price 72% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDN #30 | 2024-11-15 | Rare | Standard | $0.85 | $0.89 | $1.63 | $1.28 |
| FDN #450 | 2024-11-15 | Rare | Extended Art | $5.79 | $1.10 | $1.63 | $1.96 |
| FDN #30 | 2024-11-15 | Rare | Standard | $1.15 | $0.92 | $1.92 | $2.65 |
| PFDN #30s | 2024-11-15 | Rare | Prerelease | $2.42 | $2.12 | $1.98 | $2.27 |
| FDN #450 | 2024-11-15 | Rare | Extended Art | $2.66 | $2.46 | $1.99 | $2.34 |
| FDN #304 | 2024-11-15 | Rare | Borderless | $4.42 | $3.76 | $3.58 | $3.91 |
| FDN #372 | 2024-11-15 | Rare | Borderless | $25.93 | $23.53 | $13.37 | $12.17 |
| FDN #304 | 2024-11-15 | Rare | Borderless | $2.39 | $2.29 | $1.86 | $2.73 |
FDN #30 
PFDN #30s Archmage of Runes in Commander
Archmage of Runes is the #1,001 most-played card on EDHREC, up 26 places over the last 30 days.
Archmage of Runes FAQ
How much is Archmage of Runes worth?
Archmage of Runes is worth about $3.39 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $3.39 to $23.97 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Archmage of Runes legal in Commander?
Yes — Archmage of Runes is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Archmage of Runes been reprinted?
Yes — Archmage of Runes has been reprinted 8 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Archmage of Runes cheap?
Archmage of Runes trades at about $3.39 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful.