Quick Answer

Runed Halo is a rare Enchantment from M21 (M21) costing {W}{W}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Runed Halo MTG card

Runed Halo

Enchantment

Card Text

As this enchantment enters, choose a card name. You have protection from the chosen card name. (You can't be targeted, dealt damage, or enchanted by anything with that name.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 M21 M21 🎨 Steve Prescott

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
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TCGPlayer
$0.22
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.21
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Cardmarket
€0.12
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Runed Halo? Basics

Runed Halo is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As this enchantment enters, choose a card name. You have protection from the chosen card name. (You can't be targeted, dealt damage, or enchanted by anything with that name.)"

How much mana does Runed Halo cost to cast? Basics

Runed Halo has a mana cost of {W}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Runed Halo's mana cost of {W}{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.

Runed Halo 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.

Runed Halo's current oracle text is: "As this enchantment enters, choose a card name. You have protection from the chosen card name. (You can't be targeted, dealt damage, or enchanted by anything with that name.)"

What is the current price of Runed Halo? Pricing

The current market price for Runed Halo is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.22 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Runed Halo? Pricing

You can purchase Runed Halo 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.

Runed Halo normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.22

Is Runed Halo legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Runed Halo in Standard is not available.

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

Is Runed Halo legal in Modern? Legality

Runed Halo is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Runed Halo legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Runed Halo 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 Runed Halo legal in Pioneer? Legality

Runed Halo is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Runed Halo legal in Legacy? Legality

Runed Halo is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Runed Halo legal in Vintage? Legality

Runed Halo 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 Runed Halo legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Runed Halo 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 Runed Halo from? Details

This printing of Runed Halo is from M21 (M21), with collector number 32.

Runed Halo may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Runed Halo's rarity? Details

Runed Halo is a rare card in M21.

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

Who illustrated Runed Halo? Details

Runed Halo was illustrated by Steve Prescott.

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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