Ancient Runes
TMPTempest/#161/1997Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Cardmarket€0.70
ManaPool$0.41
TCGplayer$1.49
Card Kingdom$1.79
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.23
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.79High $2.49Low $0.79▲ 80.8%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.49TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.7%30d▲ 8.8%90d▲ 29.6%
90d high
$1.50
90d low
$1.15
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$1.49
Tempest
- Up 8.8% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $1.50.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, this enchantment deals damage to that player equal to the number of artifacts they control.
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Ancient Runes
Ancient Runes is an Enchantment, with mana cost {2}{R} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.49 (up 8.8% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Ancient Runes FAQ
How much is Ancient Runes worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Ancient Runes is $1.49. It is up 8.8% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.15 to $1.50.
What is the cheapest printing of Ancient Runes?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Tempest at $1.49 on TCGplayer.
What set was Ancient Runes first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TMP #161, released 1997-10-14.
Is Ancient Runes legal in Commander?
Yes, Ancient Runes is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Ancient Runes legal in Modern?
Ancient Runes is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Ancient Runes legal in Standard?
Ancient Runes is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Ancient Runes do?
Ancient Runes is an Enchantment with mana cost {2}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "At the beginning of each player's upkeep, this enchantment deals damage to that player equal to the number of artifacts they control.".