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Mother of Runes
CREATURE — HUMAN CLERIC Uncommon
The List EDHREC #506
$8.60
+3.2%
7 days
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Mother of Runes price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $8.60.
Mother of Runes Price Summary
Mother of Runes's current headline price is $8.60.
Mother of Runes Printings & Prices
17 printings
Mother of Runes has 17 tracked printings across 10 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including full art and borderless treatments.
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Sell Mother of Runes: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ULG #14 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ULG #14 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | F04 #11 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | EMA #22 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #297 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EMA #22 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #297 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #297 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #473 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #297 | Foil | — | — | — |
Mother of Runes Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
21 printings
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 
SLD #473 Showing the 10 most recent of 21 printings.
Mother of Runes in Commander
Mother of Runes is the #506 most-played card on EDHREC, up 6 places over the last 30 days.
Mother of Runes FAQ
How much is Mother of Runes worth?
Mother of Runes is worth about $8.60 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $8.60 price because Commander demand is high (#506 on EDHREC) and even with 21 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.