Quick Answer

Medicine Runner is a common Creature — Elf Cleric from SHM (SHM) costing {1}{G/W}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Medicine Runner MTG card

Medicine Runner

Creature — Elf Cleric

Card Text

When this creature enters, you may remove a counter from target permanent.

Elvish healers carry vials of the balm known as dawnglow, reserving it for those wounds that herbs cannot treat.

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 SHM SHM 🎨 Chippy

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.20
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$1.38
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.13
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.74
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Medicine Runner? Basics

Medicine Runner is a Creature — Elf Cleric card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, you may remove a counter from target permanent."

How much mana does Medicine Runner cost to cast? Basics

Medicine Runner has a mana cost of {1}{G/W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, W 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.

Medicine Runner's mana cost of {1}{G/W} 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.

Medicine Runner has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Medicine Runner's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, you may remove a counter from target permanent."

What is the current price of Medicine Runner? Pricing

The current market price for Medicine Runner is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.38 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Medicine Runner? Pricing

You can purchase Medicine Runner 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.

Medicine Runner normal: $0.2 | foil: $1.38

Is Medicine Runner legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Medicine Runner in Standard is not available.

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

Is Medicine Runner legal in Modern? Legality

Medicine Runner is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Medicine Runner legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Medicine Runner 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 Medicine Runner legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Medicine Runner in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Medicine Runner legal in Legacy? Legality

Medicine Runner is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Medicine Runner legal in Vintage? Legality

Medicine Runner 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 Medicine Runner legal in Pauper? Legality

Medicine Runner is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Medicine Runner from? Details

This printing of Medicine Runner is from SHM (SHM), with collector number 230.

Medicine Runner may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Medicine Runner's rarity? Details

Medicine Runner is a common card in SHM.

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

Who illustrated Medicine Runner? Details

Medicine Runner was illustrated by Chippy.

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

What is Medicine Runner's power and toughness? Details

Medicine Runner is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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