Read the Runes
Commander 2016 95 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2016
- Collector number
- 95
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Alan Pollack
- Market price
- $0.59
What it does
Draw X cards. For each card drawn this way, discard a card unless you sacrifice a permanent.
"The world is a puzzle, and the mind is its key."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Read the Runes on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Read the Runes was originally released in the Commander 2016 set as part of the Breya, Etherium Shaper deck. This set was designed to explore four-color legendary creatures, expanding on the tactical depth of the multiplayer format. The card itself, originally debuted in the Odyssey expansion, functions as a flexible utility spell that allows players to trade cards for position, reflecting the high-risk, high-reward nature of blue-aligned resource management.
The art for this iteration was rendered by Volkan Baga, whose approach often emphasizes high-fantasy atmospheric lighting and classical composition. By utilizing a clean, readable aesthetic, the design aims to convey the gravity of an arcane ritual while maintaining the clarity required for complex board states. The card remains a staple for strategy-oriented players who value draw-heavy control engines.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Read the Runes
Read the Runes is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Commander 2016 95 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Read the Runes on collecto.rs?
Read the Runes doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Read the Runes?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Read the Runes catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Read the Runes is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
