Rune

Rune
Enchantment Type
(Subtype for enchantment cards)
Statistics	5 cards 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% as of Kaldheim
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Rune is an aura enchantment type introduced in Kaldheim.

Description

Runes can enchant any permanent, though they only provide an effect if attached to a creature or equipment. When attached to a creature, they give it a specific ability. When attached to an equipment, they allow it to grant the same ability when equipped to a creature.

The Rune subtype doesn't have any special rules meaning, but there are a couple of cards that care mechanically about Runes.

Storyline

The Kaldheim runes are linked to blessings of the gods.

Rules

From the Comprehensive Rules (June 10, 2022—Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate)

• 205.3h Enchantments have their own unique set of subtypes; these subtypes are called enchantment types. The enchantment types are Aura (see rule 303.4), Background, Cartouche, Class (see rule 717), Curse, Rune, Saga (see rule 715), Shard, and Shrine.

Rune cards

• Rune of Sustenance () — Draw a card and give enchanted or equipped creature lifelink
• Rune of Flight () — Draw a card and give enchanted or equipped creature flying
• Rune of Mortality () — Draw a card and give enchanted or equipped creature deathtouch
• Rune of Speed () — Draw a card and give enchanted or equipped creature +1/+0 and haste
• Rune of Might () — Draw a card and give enchanted or equipped creature +1/+1 and trample

Cards interacting with Runes

• Runed Crown () — May put a rune card from library, graveyard or hand onto the battlefield attached to this equipment.
• Runeforge Champion () — May put a rune card from library or graveyard into hand. Replaces cost of rune spells with .