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Read the Runes

{X}{U}

Instant

Jumpstart·jmp #167·Rare·2020·Art by Alan Pollack
StandardNot Legal
ModernNot Legal
CommanderLegal
LegacyLegal
PioneerNot Legal
VintageLegal
Read the Runes
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Oracle Text

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

"The world is a puzzle, and the mind is its key."

Set
Jumpstart (JMP)
Number
#167
Rarity
Rare
Artist
Alan Pollack
Frame
2015
Border
Black
Language
EN
Finishes
Nonfoil
USD
$0.70
EUR
€0.32

Indicative figures.

Card Knowledge

Legalities

StandardNot Legal
PioneerNot Legal
ModernNot Legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal

Rulings2

10/4/2004·wotc

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.

10/4/2004·wotc

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.

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