Archmage of Runes
3Creature — Giant Wizard
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Instant and sorcery spells you cast cost {1} less to cast. Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, draw a card.
He's so intent on his study that others think him frozen in place.
Market prices
updated on 06/19/2026| Source | Normal | Foil |
|---|---|---|
| Cardhoarder | 0.02 tix | — |
| Card Kingdom | $6.49 | $8.99 |
| Cardmarket | €3.28 | €5.19 |
| TCGplayer | $4.98 | $5.49 |
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€3.28Rulings (3)
Archmage of Runes's first ability can't reduce the amount of colored mana you pay for a spell. It reduces only the generic mana component of that spell.
11/08/2024Archmage of Runes's last ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered or otherwise leaves the stack without resolving.
11/08/2024Archmage of Runes's first ability doesn't change the mana cost or mana value of any spell. It changes only the total cost you pay to cast instant and sorcery spells.
11/08/2024Legality by format
| Brawl | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| Standard | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Block Constructed | Not legal |
| Extended | Not legal |
| Frontier | Not legal |
| Tiny Leaders | Not legal |