Anowon, the Ruin Sage
Worldwake 49 • rare
- Set
- Worldwake
- Collector number
- 49
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Dan Murayama Scott
- Market price
- $3.04
What it does
At the beginning of your upkeep, each player sacrifices a non-Vampire creature of their choice.
"So many have died in search of that map. And now it appears in the hands of the arrogant child Chandra Nalaar."
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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Where it came from
Anowon, the Ruin Sage was introduced in the 2010 Worldwake set for Magic: The Gathering, serving as a rare legendary creature that highlighted the set's focus on the Zendikar plane. As a vampire shaman, the card was designed to embody the predatory and scholarly nature of the plane's inhabitants, specifically focusing on the theme of tribal synergy by rewarding players for sacrificing their own creatures to force opponents to do the same.
The card's illustration was crafted by Igor Kieryluk, whose distinct style emphasizes the eerie, regal menace of the vampire lord. His vision for the character leaned into the classic gothic aesthetics of the game's creature types while integrating the specific, rugged environment of Zendikar. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche but effective tool for casual and Commander formats, praised for its unique board-control mechanics that encourage strategic resource management.
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