Runebound Archmage
The Archmage of Runes is a practical addition to any blue deck that leans on impulse and interaction. Archmage of Runes reduces the cost of your instants and sorceries by one generic mana which smooths out sequencing and accelerates mid game plays. The card rewards spell heavy lists further because each time you cast an instant or sorcery you replace it with a card draw, letting you maintain pressure and keep your options open.
As a 3 6 Giant Wizard the Archmage is durable on the back line and forces opponents to deal with consistent card advantage rather than a one time effect. In draft or constructed Foundations environments this is an efficient engine for control and tempo strategies. The printed rules text appears on the card and the flavor suggests a scholar who appears immovable while he manipulates the tide of spellcraft, a small piece of lore that fits blue decks aiming for long game inevitability.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {3}{U}{U}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Giant Wizard
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Instant and sorcery spells you cast cost {1} less to cast. Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, draw a card.
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Power / Toughness – 3/6
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Rarity – Rare
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Set – Foundations
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Language – English
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Condition – Near Mint
