The Highland Runner, a 2024 Magic: The Gathering Rare card from the Unknown Event set. This Legendary Elk Gamer introduces dynamic commander variant rules to your game.
The Highland Runner
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Unknown Event
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The Highland Runner is a distinctive Legendary Creature — Elk Gamer card released in 2024 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Unknown Event set. Identified by the code RW06b, this Rare card brings a unique twist to the Commander format through its specialized abilities. With a mana value of 6 and a power/toughness of 6/6, it commands significant presence on the battlefield while offering strategic flexibility. The card’s primary appeal lies in its "Ready to Run" ability, which allows players to designate two commanders if both share this trait. This mechanic fundamentally changes how players build their decks, encouraging creative pairings and unconventional strategies. When The Highland Runner enters the battlefield or at the beginning of the first upkeep, players can choose to reset every player's life total to 20. If this effect is activated, all commanders stop being commanders for that game and are shuffled back into their owners' libraries, removing them from the command zone entirely. Collectors and players alike value this card for its innovative design and the new gameplay dynamics it introduces. The Highland Runner stands out in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game for its ability to redefine the commander experience, making it a sought-after addition for enthusiasts looking to explore alternative formats. Its unique rules text and thematic identity as an Elk Gamer make it a memorable piece of the Unknown Event collection. Whether you are building a themed deck or simply appreciate the creativity of Magic: The Gathering card design, The Highland Runner offers a fresh perspective on commander gameplay. Its presence in the Unknown Event set highlights the ongoing evolution of the game's mechanics, providing players with new ways to engage with their favorite format. For collectors, owning this card represents a piece of the 2024 Magic: The Gathering landscape, capturing a moment of innovation in the trading card game community.
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The Highland Runner
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Card Stock
English
{4}{W}{W}
Legendary Creature — Elk Gamer
6 / 6
W
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When The Highland Runner enters and at the beginning of the first upkeep in a game where it's your commander, you may have each player's life total become 20. If you do, each of your commanders stop being commanders this game. Shuffle them into your library. (They no longer go to the command zone.) Ready to run (You can have two commanders if both have ready to run.)
