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Ancient Runes
ENCHANTMENT Uncommon
Tempest EDHREC #14,591
$1.40
+2.2%
7 days
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Ancient Runes price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $1.40.
Ancient Runes Price Summary
Ancient Runes's current headline price is $1.40.
Ancient Runes Printings & Prices
1 printings
Ancient Runes has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TMP #161 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | TMP #161 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Ancient Runes Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗At the beginning of each player's upkeep, this enchantment deals damage to that player equal to the number of artifacts they control.
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Ancient Runes is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
1 printings
Ancient Runes has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| TMP #161 | 1997-10-14 | Uncommon | Standard |
Ancient Runes in Commander
Ancient Runes is the #14,591 most-played card on EDHREC, down 402 places over the last 30 days.
Ancient Runes FAQ
How much is Ancient Runes worth?
Ancient Runes is worth about $1.40 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Ancient Runes legal in Commander?
Yes — Ancient Runes is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Ancient Runes been reprinted?
Yes — Ancient Runes has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ancient Runes cheap?
Ancient Runes trades at about $1.40 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,591 on EDHREC).