Magic: The Gathering · Tempest
Ancient Runes
French name: Runes anciennes
Ancient Runes (Tempest 161) has a market price of US$1.49 as of Nov 8, 2026.
Price guide
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Market price
As of Nov 8, 2026 · The market price is TCGplayer’s, in US dollars. It is a guide, not an offer.
Card details
- Type
- Enchantment
- Mana cost
- {2}{R}
- Artist
- Susan Van Camp
Card text
During each player’s upkeep, Ancient Runes deals 1 damage to that player for each artifact he or she controls.
Flavour text
Ertai volunteered to open the portal. He figured he owed it one.
About this card
Ancient Runes is card 161 in Tempest, a Magic: The Gathering set released Oct 13, 1997. Rarity: Uncommon. Illustrated by Susan Van Camp. Reference market price on Nov 8, 2026: US$1.49. The Normal price did not change over the last 30 days. Source: TCGplayer market data via tcgcsv.com, updated daily. A reference price is not an offer.
