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Magic: The Gathering

Academy Ruins

Double Masters 309 • rare

Set
Double Masters
Collector number
309
Rarity
Rare
Type
Land
Colors
Colorless
Artist
Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai
Market price
$9.00
$9.00est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
6other printings of this card
Card face

What it does

tap: Add colorless mana.

1 generic mana blue mana, tap: Put target artifact card from your graveyard on top of your library.

Its secrets once wrought the greatest artifice ever known. Now crabs loot the rubble to decorate their shells.
Formats

Where you can play it

  • StandardNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • ModernLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • PauperNot legal
  • BrawlNot legal
  • HistoricNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Academy Ruins was originally introduced in the 2006 Magic: The Gathering expansion Time Spiral. Designed as a utility land with the ability to retrieve artifacts from the graveyard, it reflects the set's thematic focus on manipulating timelines and historical mechanics. The card was intended to provide strategic longevity for artifact-centric decks, establishing itself as a staple in various constructed formats.

The Double Masters printing, identified by collector number 309, features updated card frame treatments that emphasize the aesthetic evolution of the game. The artwork, created by Zoltan Boros and Gabor Szikszai, depicts the decaying remnants of a once-great center of learning, capturing the somber atmosphere of the location. This specific release was well-received by players for its high-quality foil treatment and consistent utility in competitive play.

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