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
- $3.62
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.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Archmage of Runes was released as part of the Foundations set for Magic: The Gathering, a collection designed to serve as a bedrock for the game by featuring both iconic reprints and new cards that encapsulate the core mechanics of the color identity. The set was engineered to provide a stable, long-lasting environment for players, with the design team aiming to create cards that function as reliable anchors for various deck archetypes.
The card features artwork that emphasizes the high-fantasy aesthetic traditional to the game, highlighting the scholarly yet powerful nature of an archmage. As a core set design, it was crafted to offer clear utility within blue-aligned decks, focusing on enchantment-based synergy. Upon its introduction, it was received as a versatile tool for mid-to-late game strategies, valued for its ability to generate recurring value in controlled play environments.
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