Wall of Runes
Core Set 2021 · #85

Wall of Runes

Wall of Runes is a Common Creature — Wall from Core Set 2021 (85) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.28 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.28
Cardmarket trend €0.07
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Wall of Runes suits collectors and players working on Core Set 2021 who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Wall of Runes from Core Set 2021?

Wall of Runes is a Creature — Wall in Core Set 2021 numbered 85. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Wall of Runes (85) from Core Set 2021 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Core Set 2021.

What is Wall of Runes worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.28 for Wall of Runes. Low and high spread runs $0.28 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.07; foil: $0.28; Normal: $0.21. This printing is from Core Set 2021. Collector number 85 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetCore Set 2021
Number85
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.28
Cardmarket EUR€0.07
cardmarket $0.07
foil $0.28
Normal $0.21

Card stats

ColorsU
Power0

How collectible is Wall of Runes?

Wall of Runes is a Common printing in Core Set 2021. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Core Set 2021. Collector number 85 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Wall of Runes?

Wall of Runes lists as Creature — Wall with keywords Defender, Scry. Artist: Zezhou Chen. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Core Set 2021. Collector number 85 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Wall of Runes (85) from Core Set 2021 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Wall of Runes is catalogued as Common Creature — Wall in Core Set 2021, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.28 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.07; foil: $0.28; Normal: $0.21).
  • Mana cost {U} and type line Creature — Wall 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Wall of Runes from Core Set 2021?

Wall of Runes is a Common Creature — Wall from Core Set 2021 numbered 85 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Wall of Runes worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.28 for ungraded Wall of Runes. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Wall of Runes?

Wall of Runes is catalogued as Common in Core Set 2021. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Wall of Runes legal in Commander or Standard?

Wall of Runes shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Wall of Runes near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.28. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.