Archmage of Runes
Archmage of Runes is a Rare Creature — Giant Wizard from Foundations (30) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.22 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Archmage of Runes suits collectors and players working on Foundations who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Archmage of Runes from Foundations?
Archmage of Runes is a Creature — Giant Wizard in Foundations numbered 30. Mana cost {3}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Archmage of Runes (30) from Foundations should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Foundations.
What is Archmage of Runes worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $4.22 for Archmage of Runes. Low and high spread runs $4.22 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $4.27; foil: $4.22; Normal: $3.49. This printing is from Foundations. Collector number 30 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Foundations |
|---|---|
| Number | 30 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $4.22 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €4.27 |
| cardmarket | $4.27 |
| foil | $4.22 |
| Normal | $3.49 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 3 |
How collectible is Archmage of Runes?
Archmage of Runes is a Rare printing in Foundations. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Foundations. Collector number 30 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
What are the key details for Archmage of Runes?
Archmage of Runes lists as Creature — Giant Wizard. Artist: Kai Carpenter. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Foundations. Collector number 30 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Archmage of Runes (30) from Foundations should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Archmage of Runes is catalogued as Rare Creature — Giant Wizard in Foundations, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $4.22 across finishes (cardmarket: $4.27; foil: $4.22; Normal: $3.49).
- Mana cost {3}{U}{U} and type line Creature — Giant Wizard help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $4.22 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Archmage of Runes from Foundations?
Archmage of Runes is a Rare Creature — Giant Wizard from Foundations numbered 30 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Archmage of Runes worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.22 for ungraded Archmage of Runes. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Archmage of Runes?
Archmage of Runes is catalogued as Rare in Foundations. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Archmage of Runes legal in Commander or Standard?
Archmage of Runes shows format legality in standard, future, historic, timeless based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Archmage of Runes near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $4.22. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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