Magic: The Gathering

Archmage of Runes

Foundations 30 • rare

Set: Foundations
Collector number: 30
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana blue mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Kai Carpenter
Market price: $3.10

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What it's worth

$3.10market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$2.76 – $3.87 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare creature card within the Foundations set, the Archmage of Runes stands out for its high status in the collection. The detailed illustration by Kai Carpenter makes this a visually significant piece that collectors prize for both its aesthetic quality and its limited availability.

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Card face

What it does

Instant and sorcery spells you cast cost 1 generic mana 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.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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About

About Archmage of Runes

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