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    Archmage of Runes

    Creature — Giant Wizard

    Archmage of Runes

    Illustrated by Kai Carpenter

    EDHREC Rank #945
    Instant and sorcery spells you cast cost 1 generic mana less to cast. Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, draw a card.

    He's so intent on his study that others think him frozen in place.

    Rulings (3)

    Archmage of Runes's first ability doesn't change the mana cost or mana value of any spell. It changes only the total cost you pay to cast instant and sorcery spells.

    Nov 8, 2024

    Archmage of Runes's last ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered or otherwise leaves the stack without resolving.

    Nov 8, 2024

    Archmage of Runes's first ability can't reduce the amount of colored mana you pay for a spell. It reduces only the generic mana component of that spell.

    Nov 8, 2024

    Legality

    Formats by platform

    Commander

    Competitive

    Digital

    Community & retro

    Printings (5)

    Archmage of Runes — Foundations
    FDN#30$3.30
    Foundations
    Archmage of Runes — Foundations
    FDN#304$4.81
    Foundations