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Mother of Runes
Mother of Runes is a white creature that counts as protection. It appears in the recommended lists of 141 commanders, and 5% of white decks run it.
Type: Creature — Human Cleric
Cost: W
Color identity: White
Reference price: €8.35
Oldest printing: Urza's Legacy
Role in the deck: protection
Rules text
Official text (Scryfall).
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The commanders with the highest synergy with this card, with the share of their decks that run it. Each one links to its deck guide.
| Commander | Identity | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkeye, Clint Barton | White | 100% | +79% |
| Nalia de'Arnise | Black · White | 69% | +60% |
| Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier | Red · White | 59% | +47% |
| Queen Mother Ramonda | White | 63% | +42% |
| Gaddock Teeg | Green · White | 48% | +41% |
| Oriss, Samite Guardian | White | 60% | +40% |
| Merieke Ri Berit | Black · Blue · White | 43% | +39% |
| Pippin, Guard of the Citadel | Blue · White | 43% | +39% |
| The Destined Warrior | Black · Blue · White | 42% | +39% |
| Frodo, Sauron's Bane | Black · White | 46% | +37% |
| Ertha Jo, Frontier Mentor | Red · White | 50% | +37% |
| Orim, Samite Healer | White | 58% | +37% |
| Absolute Virtue | Blue · White | 40% | +36% |
| Amazing Spider-Girl | White | 57% | +36% |
| Karlov of the Ghost Council | Black · White | 44% | +35% |
| Orah, Skyclave Hierophant | Black · White | 44% | +35% |
| Eight-and-a-Half-Tails | White | 56% | +35% |
| Thalia, Guardian of Thraben | White | 56% | +35% |
| Bess, Soul Nourisher | Green · White | 39% | +32% |
| Kaalia of the Vast | Black · Red · White | 39% | +32% |
| Winota, Joiner of Forces | Red · White | 44% | +31% |
| Sigarda, Font of Blessings | Green · White | 38% | +31% |
| Lady Evangela | Black · Blue · White | 34% | +30% |
| Kellan, Daring Traveler // Journey On | Green · White | 37% | +30% |
How much it is played, by color identity
Share of decks in each identity that run it, according to EDHREC.
Archetypes where it shows up
The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.
+1/+1 Counters · 56 Aggro · 52 Tokens · 46 Control · 42 Lifegain · 42 Voltron · 42 Equipment · 38 Humans · 34
Cards that go with it
The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which Commander decks play Mother of Runes?
It is in the recommended lists of 141 commanders, with an average inclusion of 34% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Hawkeye, Clint Barton · Nalia de'Arnise · Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier. Overall, 5% of white decks run it.
How much does Mother of Runes cost?
Its reference price is €8.35 (cheapest English printing according to Scryfall; it changes daily). The EDH Optimizer optimizer only suggests cards that fit the per-card price cap you pick.
Does Mother of Runes have combos?
It does not appear in any combo catalogued on Commander Spellbook. That does not mean it has no synergies, only that it is not part of a known infinite loop.
Can I play Mother of Runes in my deck?
It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is white, so it only fits in decks whose commander has those colors in its identity (or any deck if it is colorless). EDH Optimizer automatically flags cards outside your commander's identity.