Quick Answer

Runewing is a common Creature — Bird from RTR (RTR) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Runewing MTG card

Runewing

Creature — Bird

Card Text

Flying When this creature dies, draw a card.

In the hands of the open-minded, a runewing quill writes wisdom of its own.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 4.0 RTR RTR 🎨 Martina Pilcerova
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.14
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.27
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.02
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.18
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
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Runewing? Basics

Runewing is a Creature — Bird card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying When this creature dies, draw a card."

How much mana does Runewing cost to cast? Basics

Runewing has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Runewing's mana cost of {3}{U} 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.

Runewing has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Runewing's current oracle text is: "Flying When this creature dies, draw a card."

What is the current price of Runewing? Pricing

The current market price for Runewing is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.27 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Runewing? Pricing

You can purchase Runewing 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.

Runewing normal: $0.14 | foil: $0.27

Is Runewing legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Runewing in Standard is not available.

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

Is Runewing legal in Modern? Legality

Runewing is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Runewing legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Runewing 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 Runewing legal in Pioneer? Legality

Runewing is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Runewing legal in Legacy? Legality

Runewing is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Runewing legal in Vintage? Legality

Runewing 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 Runewing legal in Pauper? Legality

Runewing 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 Runewing from? Details

This printing of Runewing is from RTR (RTR), with collector number 48.

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

What is Runewing's rarity? Details

Runewing is a common card in RTR.

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

Who illustrated Runewing? Details

Runewing was illustrated by Martina Pilcerova.

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

What is Runewing's power and toughness? Details

Runewing is a 2/2 creature.

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

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