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Mother of Runes The List MTG card
PLST #ULG-14 · Art by Scott M. Fischer
PLST set symbol, UncommonThe List#ULG-14Uncommon

Mother of Runes

Creature · Human Cleric
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · PLST #ULG-14 nonfoil
$6.42 −16.7% −$1.29, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−19.4%
EDHREC rank
#505 Up 2 in 30 days

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Mother of Runes Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $6.42, down 16.7% over 7 days, down 19.4% over 30 days, down 17.8% over 90 days.

Mother of Runes Price History

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Mother of Runes in Sealed Products

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Mother of Runes Printings & Prices

Mother of Runes has 17 tracked printings across 10 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including full art and borderless treatments.

PLST set symbol, UncommonPLST #ULG-14
Retro Frame
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DDO set symbol, UncommonDDO #20
PLST set symbol, UncommonPLST #DDO-20
CMA set symbol, UncommonCMA #17
CMD set symbol, UncommonCMD #21
CLB set symbol, UncommonCLB #702
ULG set symbol, UncommonULG #14
EMA set symbol, RareEMA #22
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #296
Borderless
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #473
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #299
Borderless
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #298
Borderless
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #297
Borderless
F04 set symbol, RareF04 #11
SLZ set symbol, UncommonSLZ #127
Full Art
SLZ set symbol, UncommonSLZ #248
Full Art
SLZ set symbol, UncommonSLZ #6
Full Art

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CoolStuffIncULG #14Foil
Card KingdomULG #14Foil
CoolStuffIncEMA #22Foil
Card KingdomSLD #297Foil
Card KingdomEMA #22Foil
Card KingdomF04 #11Foil
CoolStuffIncSLD #297Foil
Card KingdomSLD #298Foil
Card KingdomSLD #298Nonfoil
Card KingdomSLD #297Nonfoil

Mother of Runes Rules Text & Legality

Mother of Runes

{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.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Mother of Runes has been reprinted 21 times.

  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #297
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #296
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #296
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #298
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #298
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair DropSLD #473
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · foilSLD #473
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, UncommonThe ListPLST #ULG-14
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, UncommonThe ListPLST #DDO-20
  • Jun 10, 2022CLB set symbol, UncommonCommander Legends: Battle for Baldur's GateCLB #702

Showing the 10 most recent of 21 printings.

Mother of Runes in Commander

Mother of Runes is the #505 most-played card on EDHREC, up 2 places over the last 30 days.

#505 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 2 in 30 days

Mother of Runes FAQ

How much is Mother of Runes worth?

Mother of Runes is worth about $6.42 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

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 17 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Mother of Runes expensive?

Mother of Runes holds a $6.42 price because Commander demand is high (#505 on EDHREC) and even with 21 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.

What can I play instead of Mother of Runes?

Cards that fill a similar role include Giver of Runes, Skrelv, Defector Mite, Benevolent Bodyguard.