Quick Answer

Runaway Boulder is a common Artifact from LCI (LCI) costing {6}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Runaway Boulder MTG card

Runaway Boulder

Artifact

Card Text

Flash When this artifact enters, it deals 6 damage to target creature an opponent controls. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

"Run, hearties, run! Or we'll end our days as pirate paste!"

Card Stats

common CMC: 6.0 LCI LCI 🎨 Loïc Canavaggia
Cycling Flash

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Market Prices

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$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.11
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.06
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€0.14
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Runaway Boulder? Basics

Runaway Boulder is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash When this artifact enters, it deals 6 damage to target creature an opponent controls. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

How much mana does Runaway Boulder cost to cast? Basics

Runaway Boulder has a mana cost of {6}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Runaway Boulder's mana cost of {6} 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.

Runaway Boulder has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Runaway Boulder's current oracle text is: "Flash When this artifact enters, it deals 6 damage to target creature an opponent controls. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

What is the current price of Runaway Boulder? Pricing

The current market price for Runaway Boulder is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.11 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Runaway Boulder? Pricing

You can purchase Runaway Boulder 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.

Runaway Boulder normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.11

Is Runaway Boulder legal in Standard? Legality

Runaway Boulder is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Runaway Boulder legal in Modern? Legality

Runaway Boulder is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Runaway Boulder legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Runaway Boulder 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 Runaway Boulder legal in Pioneer? Legality

Runaway Boulder is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Runaway Boulder legal in Legacy? Legality

Runaway Boulder is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Runaway Boulder legal in Vintage? Legality

Runaway Boulder 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 Runaway Boulder legal in Pauper? Legality

Runaway Boulder 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 Runaway Boulder from? Details

This printing of Runaway Boulder is from LCI (LCI), with collector number 259.

Runaway Boulder may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Runaway Boulder's rarity? Details

Runaway Boulder is a common card in LCI.

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

Who illustrated Runaway Boulder? Details

Runaway Boulder was illustrated by Loïc Canavaggia.

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

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