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Read the RunesHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 2 min read· Jumpstart· July 17, 2020
Carte Magic Read the Runes

Read the Runes is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

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Official card text

Draw X cards. For each card drawn this way, discard a card unless you sacrifice a permanent.

How it works : Read the Runes

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

  1. #1· Wizards of the Coast

    You are never forced to sacrifice any permanents. You can choose to discard your entire hand if your hand is smaller than the number of cards you are required to discard.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

  2. #2· Wizards of the Coast

    You draw the cards, then sacrifice any permanents you want to sacrifice, then discard the required number of card from your hand. There is no chance to play any cards in between these actions.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

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Legal formats

legacyvintagepennycommanderoathbreakerduelpremodernpredhtlr
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