Read the Runes
~$0.59 low · ~$8.92 high
Blue. Instant
Jumpstart #167 · Illustrated by Alan Pollack
Jumpstart #167 · Illustrated by Alan PollackWhat is Read the Runes worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Draw X cards. For each card drawn this way, discard a card unless you sacrifice a permanent.
"The world is a puzzle, and the mind is its key."
Format legality
All 4 printings of Read the Runes
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #ONS-104· 2021Retro Framerare· Cardmarket €0.79 | rare | $0.60 | No foil printing | €0.79 | |
 Jumpstart jmp #167· 2020rare· Cardmarket €0.47 | rare | $0.80 | No foil printing | €0.47 | |
 Commander 2016 c16 #95· 2016rare· Cardmarket €0.45 | rare | $0.60 | No foil printing | €0.45 | |
 Onslaught ons #104· 2002rare· Cardmarket €0.86 · €6.51 foil | rare | $0.59 | $8.92 | €0.86€6.51 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2002
- Printings
- 4
- Mana value
- 1
- EDHREC rank
- #11,473 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Alan Pollack
Rulings (2)
2004-10-04
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.
2004-10-04
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.
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