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    Read the Runes

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    Read the Runes

    Illustrated by Alan Pollack

    EDHREC Rank #11,360
    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."

    Rulings (2)

    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.

    Oct 4, 2004

    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.

    Oct 4, 2004

    Legality

    Formats by platform

    Commander

    Competitive

    Community & retro

    Printings (4)

    Read the Runes — Commander 2016
    C16#95$0.59
    Commander 2016
    Read the Runes — The List
    PLST#ONS-104$0.62
    The List