The Countering Runner
UNKUnknown Event/#RU05b/2024Rare
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
TCGplayer$28.00
Paper retail history (USD)
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Market overview
$28.00TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-08-17
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90d high
$28.00
90d low
$28.00
Paper printings priced
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Cheapest paper printing
$28.00
Unknown Event
- Last TCGplayer observation was 2026-08-17 (86 days ago). Recent price movement is not available until new observations arrive.
- Was trading at or near its 90 day high of $28.00 as of 2026-08-17.
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Creature — Merfolk Gamer
Spells you cast that would counter a spell cost less to cast.
Whenever a spell an opponent controls is countered by a spell or ability you control, draw a card. The Countering Runner deals 2 psychic damage to that player. (Psychic damage doesn't cause loss of life, but a player who's been dealt 20 psychic damage loses the game.)
Ready to run (You can have two commanders if both have ready to run.)
3 / 7
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
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Rulings
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About this card
The Countering Runner
The Countering Runner is a Legendary Creature — Merfolk Gamer, with mana cost {3}{U}{U} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: not_legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: not_legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $28.00 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
The Countering Runner FAQ
How much is The Countering Runner worth?
The most recent TCGplayer USD retail price recorded for The Countering Runner was $28.00 on 2026-08-17 (86 days ago). We will refresh this once new observations arrive. Across the 90 days ending 2026-08-17 the price ranged from $28.00 to $28.00.
What is the cheapest printing of The Countering Runner?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Unknown Event at $28.00 on TCGplayer.
What set was The Countering Runner first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from UNK #RU05b, released 2024-10-25.
Is The Countering Runner legal in Commander?
The Countering Runner is not currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is The Countering Runner legal in Modern?
The Countering Runner is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is The Countering Runner legal in Standard?
The Countering Runner is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does The Countering Runner do?
The Countering Runner is a Legendary Creature — Merfolk Gamer with mana cost {3}{U}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Spells you cast that would counter a spell cost {U}{U} less to cast. Whenever a spell an opponent controls is countered by a spell or ability you control, draw a card. The Countering Runner deals 2 psychic damage to that player. (Psychic damage doesn't cause loss of life, but a player who's been dealt 20 psychic damage loses the game.) Ready to run (You can have two commanders if both have ready to run.)".