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Magic: The Gathering · Tempest · Uncommon
Ancient Runes #161 Price
Ancient Runes (#161, Uncommon) from Tempest is worth $1.40 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026. On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Normal sells for €0.91.
- Near Mint · TCGplayer
- $1.40
- Near Mint · Cardmarket
- €0.91
- 30-day change
- +2.2%
- Printings
- 1
Ancient Runes prices by printing
Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.
| Printing | TCGplayer (USD) | Cardmarket (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | $1.40 | €0.91 |
TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.
Ancient Runes price history
Near Mint Normal on TCGplayer, last 30 days.
+2.2%
Card details
- Set
- Tempest
- Card number
- 161
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- October 13, 1997
- Illustrator
- Susan Van Camp
- Type line
- Enchantment
- Rules text
- During each player’s upkeep, Ancient Runes deals 1 damage to that player for each artifact he or she controls.
- Flavor text
- Ertai volunteered to open the portal. He figured he owed it one.
Ancient Runes: common questions
How much is Ancient Runes #161 worth?
Ancient Runes (#161, Uncommon) from Tempest is worth $1.40 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026. On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Normal sells for €0.91.
What set is Ancient Runes from?
Ancient Runes is card 161 in Tempest, released October 13, 1997. Its rarity is Uncommon. Illustrated by Susan Van Camp.
Is Ancient Runes going up in price?
Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Normal price on TCGplayer moved from $1.37 (September 5, 2026) to $1.40 (October 3, 2026), a change of +2.2%. The 30-day low was $1.37 and the high $1.40.
How do I check what my Ancient Runes is worth?
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