Mother of Runes
SLZThe Zeta Set/#127/2026UncommonFull artReprint
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
No paper retail prices.
Market and collecting
Market overview
$6.62TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 5.4%30d▼ 16.8%90d▼ 12.3%
90d high
$8.65
90d low
$6.09
Paper printings priced
14
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$6.62
The List
- Down 16.8% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 23% below its 90 day high of $8.65.
- This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (14 priced in total).
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Human Cleric
: Target creature you control gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn.
1 / 1
Card capabilities
CreatureProtection
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
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About this card
Mother of Runes
Mother of Runes is a Creature — Human Cleric, with mana cost {W} (mana value 1). Printed 17 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $6.62 (down 16.8% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Mother of Runes FAQ
How much is Mother of Runes worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Mother of Runes is $6.62. It is down 16.8% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $6.09 to $8.65.
What is the cheapest printing of Mother of Runes?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The List at $6.62 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Mother of Runes?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Friday Night Magic 2004 at $38.55 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Mother of Runes are there?
Mother of Runes has been printed 17 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Mother of Runes first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ULG #14, released 1999-02-15.
What is the newest printing of Mother of Runes?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SLZ #127, released 2026-09-02.
Is Mother of Runes legal in Commander?
Yes, Mother of Runes is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Mother of Runes legal in Modern?
Mother of Runes is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.