Mother of Runes
Urza's Legacy 14 • uncommon
- Set
- Urza's Legacy
- Collector number
- 14
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Scott M. Fischer
- Market price
- $12.31
What it does
tap: Target creature you control gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn.
"My family protects all families."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Mother of Runes was introduced in the 1999 Urza's Legacy expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set focused on the artifice-heavy lore of the Urza saga, serving as a tactical follow-up to the complex mechanics of the preceding Urza's Saga set. The card was designed to provide white decks with a repeatable, low-cost utility creature capable of protecting other permanents, establishing itself quickly as a staple in various constructed formats.
The artwork was created by fantasy illustrator Jeff Miracola. Miracola’s depiction focuses on a hooded, mystical figure, aligning with the ethereal and protective nature of the card’s ability. The design was received favorably by the player base for its efficiency and subtle power, which allowed it to remain a relevant card in the game’s competitive landscape for decades, eventually being reprinted across several supplemental sets and special editions.
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