In a set packed with roaring dragons and thunderous champions, Calm Rune is the silent anchor green decks rely on.
As your first Forest pip, it ensures you hit every green-spell curve without missing a beat—essential for any Ionia or Shurima strategy that hinges on precise resource timing.
Gameplay / Cool Mechanics
Calm Rune is a 0-cost Rune with a single, defining line:
Reaction – Add 1 green. (Abilities that add resources can’t be reacted to.)
That straightforward effect guarantees a green resource whenever you need it. Whether you’re triggering a multi-spell combo, activating a champion’s costly ability, or just fixing your curve in a three-color shell, Calm Rune’s uncounterable mana boost keeps your plans on track.
In a format where holding the perfect pip at the perfect moment can swing the game, a stable source of green is non-negotiable.
Visuals
This alt-art variant transforms Calm Rune into a living embodiment of growth. At its center glows the rune’s iconic leaf glyph, etched in brilliant white against the swirling bark of a colossal ancient tree.
Branches twist skyward into an ethereal geometric pattern, evoking both natural vitality and arcane order. Delicate blossoms dot the trunk, suggesting new life blooming from the rune’s power. The background’s gradient—from deep emerald at the roots to luminescent mint near the top—mirrors the progression from raw seed to towering arboreal mastery.
Every paint stroke carries a sense of upward momentum, as if the tree itself is breathing life into the rune. The faint glimmer of floating spores adds depth and magic, underscoring the rune’s role as a wellspring of endless green energy. This art doesn’t just show Calm Rune—it makes you feel its pulse.
Pull Rate & Value Speculation
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Set Code: OGN
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Card Number: 042/a/298 (Alt-Art)
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Rarity: Alternate Common
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Foil Status: Limited alt-art foil run
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Overnumbered: None announced
While Calm Rune is a common staple, this alt-art edition elevates it to a collector’s piece. Foil pulls will shimmer with those glowing spores and bark textures, making it a sought-after binders highlight.
Players will draft Calm Rune first to secure their early Forest pip, but it’s the serene, majestic art that cements this version as a chase card for both play and display.
Calm Rune’s green pulse steadies even the wildest decks. With this rune in hand, your Forest resources flow as reliably as the tree’s own sap—keeping your strategy rooted and ready for anything the Rift throws your way.
