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Read the Runes
INSTANT Rare
Commander 2016 EDHREC #11,375
$0.59
+0.0%
7 days
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Read the Runes Price Summary
Read the Runes's current headline price is $0.59.
Read the Runes Printings & Prices
4 printings
Read the Runes has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Read the Runes: Buylist Offers
8 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #104 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ONS #104 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #104 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #ONS-104 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ONS #104 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | JMP #167 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C16 #95 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | JMP #167 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Read the Runes Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Draw X cards. For each card drawn this way, discard a card unless you sacrifice a permanent.
""The world is a puzzle, and the mind is its key.""
Read the 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
Read the Runes Rulings
2 most recent
- Oct 4, 2004 You are never forced to sacrifice any permanents. You can choose to discard your entire hand if your hand is smaller than the number of cards you are required to discard.
- Oct 4, 2004 You draw the cards, then sacrifice any permanents you want to sacrifice, then discard the required number of card from your hand. There is no chance to play any cards in between these actions.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
5 printings
Read the Runes has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #ONS-104 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| JMP #167 | 2020-07-17 | Rare | Standard |
| C16 #95 | 2016-11-11 | Rare | Standard |
| ONS #104 | 2002-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
| ONS #104 | 2002-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #ONS-104 
JMP #167 
ONS #104 Read the Runes in Commander
Read the Runes is the #11,375 most-played card on EDHREC, down 284 places over the last 30 days.
Read the Runes FAQ
How much is Read the Runes worth?
Read the Runes is worth about $0.59 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Read the Runes legal in Commander?
Yes — Read the Runes is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Read the Runes been reprinted?
Yes — Read the Runes has been reprinted 5 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Read the Runes cheap?
Read the Runes trades at about $0.59 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,375 on EDHREC).