Read the Runes (95)
C16 · Commander 2016 · rare
| Mana cost |   |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 1.0 |
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | rare |
| Colors | U |
| EDHREC rank | 11379 |
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."
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Price history
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $0.59 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $0.41 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $0.53 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $0.79 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | $0.08 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Penny | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Premodern | Legal |
| Predh | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
Rulings
- 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.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Simplified | 解读符文 |
| French | Déchiffrage des runes |
| German | Runenlesen |
| Italian | Leggere le Rune |
| Japanese | ルーンの解読 |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Ler as Runas |
| Spanish | Leer las runas |