Name: Ancient Runes
Brand: Magic: The Gathering
Availability: InStock
Author: Susan Van Camp

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                  Mana3
                  TypeEnchantment
                  
                
Ancient RunesTempest

                #161
                Enchantment
              
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ConditionMarketLow
Near Mint$1.45$2.50
Lightly Played$0.59$2.00
Moderately Played$0.62$1.95
Heavily Played$0.37$1.90
Damaged$0.34$1.86
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          Mana cost3
          TypeEnchantment
          
          
          
          
          SetTempest
          Number161
          RarityEnchantment
          Released1997-10-13
        Oracle textDuring each player’s upkeep, Ancient Runes deals 1 damage to that player for each artifact he or she controls.
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        Flavor
        Ertai volunteered to open the portal. He figured he owed it one.
      
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Condition	Market	Low
Near Mint	$1.45	$2.50
Lightly Played	$0.59	$2.00
Moderately Played	$0.62	$1.95
Heavily Played	$0.37	$1.90
Damaged	$0.34	$1.86