Mother of Runes
Secret Lair Drop 299 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 299
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Livia Prima
- Market price
- $16.98
What it does
tap: Target creature you control gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn.
"Each of them is my child, and no harm will befall them while I yet breathe."
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 originally released in the 1999 Urza's Legacy set, quickly becoming a staple in white creature-based decks due to its protective abilities. This specific version appeared as part of the Secret Lair series, a curated line of premium, alternate-art cards sold directly to players. The Secret Lair initiative was designed by Wizards of the Coast to offer specialized, high-aesthetic versions of iconic cards to celebrate the game's long-standing history and diverse artistic community.
This particular printing features distinct, stylistically evocative artwork that departs from the traditional aesthetic of early Magic: The Gathering cards. By commissioning artists to reimagine established favorites, the series aimed to bridge the gap between competitive utility and collectible fine art. Upon its release in the drop series, the card was well-received by collectors who prioritize unique visual identity, solidifying its place as a sought-after variant of a foundational utility creature.
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