The Wall of Runes is a blue common creature card from the 2020 Magic: The Gathering Core Set (M21), featuring a defender effect with a scry ability.
Wall of Runes
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Core Set
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The Wall of Runes, cataloged as card number 85 in the 2020 Magic: The Gathering Core Set (M21), serves as a foundational blue creature for players and collectors alike. Designed by Zezhou Chen, this common card introduces a defensive strategy centered on the Wall subtype, which prevents the creature from attacking but offers significant board control through its triggered ability. When played, the card allows the controller to scry one, providing a subtle yet effective method to manipulate the top of their library for future draws. As a low-cost entry point into the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this card appeals to hobbyists looking to build diverse decks or complete specific set collections. Its straightforward mechanics and iconic blue mana cost make it a recognizable piece within the broader TCG landscape, valued for both gameplay utility and its place in the 2020 Core Set's historical context.
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Card Details
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Wall of Runes
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Zezhou Chen
Card Stock
English
{U}
Creature — Wall
0 / 4
U
Card Text
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Defender (This creature can't attack.) When this creature enters, scry 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put that card on the bottom.)