Mother of Runes
Secret Lair Drop · #297

Mother of Runes

Mother of Runes is a Rare Creature — Human Cleric from Secret Lair Drop (297) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $21.58 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $21.58
Cardmarket trend €21.43
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Mother of Runes suits collectors and players working on Secret Lair Drop who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Mother of Runes from Secret Lair Drop?

Mother of Runes is a Creature — Human Cleric in Secret Lair Drop numbered 297. Mana cost {W}. Color identity: W. Mother of Runes (297) from Secret Lair Drop should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

What is Mother of Runes worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $21.58 for Mother of Runes. Low and high spread runs $21.58 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $21.43; foil: $21.58; Normal: $21.51. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 297 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetSecret Lair Drop
Number297
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$21.58
Cardmarket EUR€21.43
cardmarket $21.43
foil $21.58
Normal $21.51

Card stats

ColorsW
Power1

How collectible is Mother of Runes?

Mother of Runes is a Rare printing in Secret Lair Drop. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 297 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Mother of Runes?

Mother of Runes lists as Creature — Human Cleric. Artist: Rebecca Guay. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 297 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Mother of Runes (297) from Secret Lair Drop should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Mother of Runes is catalogued as Rare Creature — Human Cleric in Secret Lair Drop, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $21.58 across finishes (cardmarket: $21.43; foil: $21.58; Normal: $21.51).
  • Mana cost {W} and type line Creature — Human Cleric 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 $21.58 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Mother of Runes from Secret Lair Drop?

Mother of Runes is a Rare Creature — Human Cleric from Secret Lair Drop numbered 297 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Mother of Runes worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $21.58 for ungraded Mother of Runes. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Mother of Runes?

Mother of Runes is catalogued as Rare in Secret Lair Drop. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Mother of Runes legal in Commander or Standard?

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

Should I buy Mother of Runes near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $21.58. 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.