Quick Answer

Havengul Runebinder is a rare Creature — Human Wizard from DDQ (DDQ) costing {2}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Havengul Runebinder MTG card

Havengul Runebinder

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

{2}{U}, {T}, Exile a creature card from your graveyard: Create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token, then put a +1/+1 counter on each Zombie creature you control.

"So many corpses, so little time."

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 4.0 DDQ DDQ 🎨 Bud Cook

Market Prices

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$0.19
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€0.12
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Havengul Runebinder? Basics

Havengul Runebinder is a Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}{U}, {T}, Exile a creature card from your graveyard: Create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token, then put a +1/+1 counter on each Zombie creature you control."

How much mana does Havengul Runebinder cost to cast? Basics

Havengul Runebinder has a mana cost of {2}{U}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Havengul Runebinder's mana cost of {2}{U}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Havengul Runebinder has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Havengul Runebinder's current oracle text is: "{2}{U}, {T}, Exile a creature card from your graveyard: Create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token, then put a +1/+1 counter on each Zombie creature you control."

What is the current price of Havengul Runebinder? Pricing

The current market price for Havengul Runebinder is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Havengul Runebinder? Pricing

You can purchase Havengul Runebinder from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Havengul Runebinder legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Havengul Runebinder in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Havengul Runebinder legal in Modern? Legality

Havengul Runebinder is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Havengul Runebinder legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Havengul Runebinder is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Havengul Runebinder legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Havengul Runebinder in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Havengul Runebinder legal in Legacy? Legality

Havengul Runebinder is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Havengul Runebinder legal in Vintage? Legality

Havengul Runebinder is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Havengul Runebinder legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Havengul Runebinder in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Havengul Runebinder from? Details

This printing of Havengul Runebinder is from DDQ (DDQ), with collector number 44.

Havengul Runebinder may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Havengul Runebinder's rarity? Details

Havengul Runebinder is a rare card in DDQ.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Havengul Runebinder? Details

Havengul Runebinder was illustrated by Bud Cook.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Havengul Runebinder's power and toughness? Details

Havengul Runebinder is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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