Quick Answer

Runaway Steam-Kin is a rare Creature — Elemental from GRN (GRN) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.97 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Runaway Steam-Kin MTG card

Runaway Steam-Kin

Creature — Elemental

Card Text

Whenever you cast a red spell, if this creature has fewer than three +1/+1 counters on it, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Remove three +1/+1 counters from this creature: Add {R}{R}{R}.

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 2.0 GRN GRN 🎨 Jason Felix

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$0.97
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$3.95
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Runaway Steam-Kin? Basics

Runaway Steam-Kin is a Creature — Elemental card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you cast a red spell, if this creature has fewer than three +1/+1 counters on it, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Remove three +1/+1 counters from this creature: Add {R}{R}{R}."

How much mana does Runaway Steam-Kin cost to cast? Basics

Runaway Steam-Kin has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Runaway Steam-Kin's mana cost of {1}{R} 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 Steam-Kin 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.

Runaway Steam-Kin's current oracle text is: "Whenever you cast a red spell, if this creature has fewer than three +1/+1 counters on it, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Remove three +1/+1 counters from this creature: Add {R}{R}{R}."

What is the current price of Runaway Steam-Kin? Pricing

The current market price for Runaway Steam-Kin is approximately $0.97 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.95 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.42 EUR.

Where can I buy Runaway Steam-Kin? Pricing

You can purchase Runaway Steam-Kin 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 Steam-Kin normal: $0.97 | foil: $3.95

Is Runaway Steam-Kin legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Runaway Steam-Kin in Standard is not available.

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

Is Runaway Steam-Kin legal in Modern? Legality

Runaway Steam-Kin is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Runaway Steam-Kin legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Runaway Steam-Kin 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 Steam-Kin legal in Pioneer? Legality

Runaway Steam-Kin is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Runaway Steam-Kin legal in Legacy? Legality

Runaway Steam-Kin is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Runaway Steam-Kin legal in Vintage? Legality

Runaway Steam-Kin 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 Steam-Kin legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Runaway Steam-Kin 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 Runaway Steam-Kin from? Details

This printing of Runaway Steam-Kin is from GRN (GRN), with collector number 115.

Runaway Steam-Kin may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Runaway Steam-Kin's rarity? Details

Runaway Steam-Kin is a rare card in GRN.

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

Who illustrated Runaway Steam-Kin? Details

Runaway Steam-Kin was illustrated by Jason Felix.

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

What is Runaway Steam-Kin's power and toughness? Details

Runaway Steam-Kin is a 1/1 creature.

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

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