Read the Runes
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This printing
SetJMP
Collector #167
Released2020-07-17
Rarityrare
ArtistAlan Pollack
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
AttributesReprint
ScryfallOpen ↗

Read the Runes

RareColour IDMV 1
Instant
Draw X cards. For each card drawn this way, discard a card unless you sacrifice a permanent.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Other printings
3 other English printingsEarliest 2002-10-07Newest 2021-02-05Cheapest priced $0.59 in C16
Rulings (2)
wotc4 Oct 2004
You are never forced to sacrifice any permanents. You can choose to discard your entire hand if your hand is smaller than the number of cards you are required to discard.
wotc4 Oct 2004
You draw the cards, then sacrifice any permanents you want to sacrifice, then discard the required number of card from your hand. There is no chance to play any cards in between these actions.