Mother of Runes
Creature — Human Cleric · Uncommon
Mother of Runes is currently worth about $8.69 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
T: Target creature you control gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 1
- Color identity
- W
- Type line
- Creature — Human Cleric
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 1999
- Artist
- Scott M. Fischer
- P/T
- 1/1
Playability
#512 most-played card on EDHREC — Widely played
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Night Magic 2004 | 11 | Rare | — | $33.93 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 297 | Rare | $21.22 | $22.70 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 298 | Rare | $19.12 | $19.44 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 299 | Rare | $16.47 | $18.96 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 473 | Rare | $15.29 | $16.58 |
| Urza's Legacy | 14 | Uncommon | $13.52 | $98.53 |
| Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate | 702 | Uncommon | $12.99 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 296 | Rare | $12.73 | $14.47 |
| Eternal Masters | 22 | Rare | $12.46 | $23.18 |
| Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora | 20 | Uncommon | $11.15 | — |
| Commander Anthology | 17 | Uncommon | $10.78 | — |
| The List | DDO-20 | Uncommon | $10.78 | — |
| Commander 2011 | 21 | Uncommon | $10.47 | — |
| The List | ULG-14 | Uncommon | $8.69 | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 36140 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 59649 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Arena Anthology 2 | 1 | Uncommon | — | — |
Price intelligence
Friday Night Magic 2004 #11 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $33.93 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$32.91 – $33.93 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Mother of Runes worth?
Mother of Runes is currently worth about $8.69 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $8.69 to $98.53 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Mother of Runes printed in?
Mother of Runes has been printed in 11 sets, including Urza's Legacy, Commander 2011, Friday Night Magic 2004, Magic Online Promos, Commander Anthology, The List, and more.
Can I buy Mother of Runes on RareWell?
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Is Mother of Runes legal in Commander?
Yes — Mother of Runes is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Mother of Runes legal in Modern?
Mother of Runes is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Mother of Runes on the Reserved List?
No — Mother of Runes is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Urza's Legacy · Commander 2011 · Friday Night Magic 2004 · Magic Online Promos · Commander Anthology · The List · Secret Lair Drop · Arena Anthology 2 · Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate · Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora · Eternal Masters
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