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Magic: The Gathering

Runesword

The Dark 107† • uncommon

Set
The Dark
Collector number
107†
Rarity
Uncommon
Mana cost
6 generic mana
Type
Artifact
Colors
Colorless
Artist
Christopher Rush
Market price
$0.90
$0.90est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
2other printings of this card
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What it does

3 generic mana, tap: Target attacking creature gets +2/+0 until end of turn. When that creature leaves the battlefield this turn, sacrifice this artifact. If the creature deals damage to a creature this turn, the creature dealt damage can't be regenerated this turn. If a creature dealt damage by the targeted creature would die this turn, exile that creature instead.

Formats

Where you can play it

  • StandardNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • ModernNot legal
  • LegacyLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • BrawlNot legal
  • HistoricNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Runesword was released in 1994 as part of The Dark, the fourth expansion set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the set leaned heavily into gothic horror and darker thematic elements to expand the game's lore. The card was designed to function as an artifact that gains power through the destruction of creatures, reflecting the set's grim aesthetic and focus on sacrificial mechanics.

The card's striking visual identity was crafted by artist Dan Frazier, a prominent contributor during the early years of the game. Frazier utilized a distinct, illustrative style that captured the mystical and dangerous nature of the weapon, balancing the harsh realities of the game's combat mechanics with a sense of high-fantasy tradition. Upon its debut, the card was viewed by players as a niche utility item, valued primarily for its specific ability to scale in combat strength during protracted matches.

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