Mother of Runes
Mother of Runes Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Mother of Runes is $7.81 (PLST #ULG-14), and the most expensive is $98.53 (ULG #14, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $7.81, down 9.6% over 7 days, down 6.6% over 30 days, down 10.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $12.68 (2026).
Mother of Runes Printings & Prices
Mother of Runes has 14 tracked printings across 9 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Mother of Runes: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $150.00 cash for ULG #14 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ULG #14 | Foil | $150.00 | $249.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | ULG #14 | Foil | $75.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | F04 #11 | Foil | $27.00 | $44.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | EMA #22 | Foil | $22.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EMA #22 | Foil | $20.00 | $39.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #297 | Nonfoil | $18.50 | $32.99 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #297 | Foil | $17.50 | $29.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #298 | Foil | $16.50 | $29.99 | 45% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #299 | Nonfoil | $13.50 | $23.99 | 44% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #297 | Nonfoil | $12.00 | — | — |
Mother of Runes Rules Text & Legality
{T}: Target creature you control gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn.
Mother of Runes is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Mother of Runes has been reprinted 21 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLB #702 | 2022-06-10 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PLST #DDO-20 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PLST #ULG-14 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SLD #473 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #473 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #298 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #298 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #296 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #296 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #297 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
CLB #702 
PLST #DDO-20 
SLD #473 Showing the 10 most recent of 21 printings.
Mother of Runes in Commander
Mother of Runes is the #512 most-played card on EDHREC, down 1 place over the last 30 days.
Mother of Runes FAQ
How much is Mother of Runes worth?
Mother of Runes is worth about $7.81 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $7.81 to $98.53 across 14 tracked printings.
Is Mother of Runes legal in Commander?
Yes — Mother of Runes is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Mother of Runes been reprinted?
Yes — Mother of Runes has been reprinted 21 times, with 14 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Mother of Runes expensive?
Mother of Runes holds a $7.81 price because Commander demand is high (#512 on EDHREC) and even with 21 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.