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Read the Runes — Onslaught Magic: The Gathering card
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Read the Runes

Stable-1.6%
Onslaught, 2002 · #104
Read the Runes's Near Mint price is up 3.3% ($0.02) over the past 30 days.
Fresh· Updated Oct 28, 2026
Card Details
TypeInstant
Mana CostXU
ArtistAlan Pollack
Card TextDraw X cards. For each card drawn this way, discard a card unless you sacrifice a permanent.
"The world is a puzzle, and the mind is its key."
Format Legality
CommanderLegacyVintage
inkwell Fair Value™?· NM
$0.63
moderate
$0.58
$0.92
Condition?
4 printings — select edition
Confidencehigh
Prices as ofOct 28
Normal—
Cheapest printing$0.61
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Why This Price

inkwell Estimate
Fair Value$0.63
Movement
7D Change-1.6% (-$0.01)
30D Change+3.3% (+$0.02)
Freshness
Prices as ofOct 28
Update cadenceDaily
Inkwell Fair Value$0.63NM · compare before you buy
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How much is Read the Runes worth?
The current Near Mint price for Read the Runes from Onslaught (Magic: The Gathering) is $0.63. It has decreased 1.6% over the past 7 days.
What set is Read the Runes from?
Read the Runes is from the Onslaught set, released October 2002. It is a rare in Magic: The Gathering.
What rarity is Read the Runes?
Read the Runes is a rare card from Onslaught in Magic: The Gathering.
How has the price of Read the Runes changed over the past 30 days?
Over the past 30 days, the Near Mint price of Read the Runes has risen 3.3% ($0.02) to $0.63.
How many printings of Read the Runes exist?
Read the Runes has 4 printings across different Magic: The Gathering sets. The cheapest printing is $0.61 from Commander 2016.