Quick Answer

Runes of the Deus is a common Enchantment — Aura from SHM (SHM) costing {4}{R/G}. Current price: $0.39 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Runes of the Deus MTG card

Runes of the Deus

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature As long as enchanted creature is red, it gets +1/+1 and has double strike. (It deals both first-strike and regular combat damage.) As long as enchanted creature is green, it gets +1/+1 and has trample.

Card Stats

common CMC: 5.0 SHM SHM 🎨 Warren Mahy
Enchant

Market Prices

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$0.39
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TCGPlayer
$5.07
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$0.59
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$4.99
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€0.23
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€2.51
Foil
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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 Runes of the Deus? Basics

Runes of the Deus is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature As long as enchanted creature is red, it gets +1/+1 and has double strike. (It deals both first-strike and regular combat damage.) As long as enchanted creature is green, it gets +1/+1 and has trample."

How much mana does Runes of the Deus cost to cast? Basics

Runes of the Deus has a mana cost of {4}{R/G}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, 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.

Runes of the Deus's mana cost of {4}{R/G} 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.

Runes of the Deus has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Runes of the Deus's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature As long as enchanted creature is red, it gets +1/+1 and has double strike. (It deals both first-strike and regular combat damage.) As long as enchanted creature is green, it gets +1/+1 and has trample."

What is the current price of Runes of the Deus? Pricing

The current market price for Runes of the Deus is approximately $0.39 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.07 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.23 EUR.

Where can I buy Runes of the Deus? Pricing

You can purchase Runes of the Deus 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.

Runes of the Deus normal: $0.39 | foil: $5.07

Is Runes of the Deus legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Runes of the Deus in Standard is not available.

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

Is Runes of the Deus legal in Modern? Legality

Runes of the Deus is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Runes of the Deus legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Runes of the Deus 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 Runes of the Deus legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Runes of the Deus in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Runes of the Deus legal in Legacy? Legality

Runes of the Deus is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Runes of the Deus legal in Vintage? Legality

Runes of the Deus 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 Runes of the Deus legal in Pauper? Legality

Runes of the Deus 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 Runes of the Deus from? Details

This printing of Runes of the Deus is from SHM (SHM), with collector number 215.

Runes of the Deus may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Runes of the Deus's rarity? Details

Runes of the Deus 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 Runes of the Deus? Details

Runes of the Deus was illustrated by Warren Mahy.

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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