Archmage of Runes vs Viashino Racketeer — MTG Card Comparison
Viashino Racketeer is the stronger card — it costs less mana (3 vs 5).
Archmage of Runes
Instant and sorcery spells you cast cost {1} less to cast.
Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, draw a card.
*He's so intent on his study that others think him frozen in place.*
Power/Toughness: 3/6
Viashino Racketeer
When this creature enters, you may discard a card. If you do, draw a card.
*"You may call me a fool, selling this stuff on Orzhov turf. Well, you need to be a little reckless to survive."*
Power/Toughness: 2/1
| Stat | Archmage of Runes | Viashino Racketeer |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {3}{U}{U} | {2}{R} |
| CMC | 5 | 3 |
| Type | Creature — Giant Wizard | Creature — Lizard Rogue |
| Rarity | Rare | Common |
| Set | Foundations | Return to Ravnica |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✓ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pioneer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Legacy | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vintage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commander | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pauper | ✗ | ✓ |
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