Inscription of Ruin
Zendikar Rising 108 • rare
- Set
- Zendikar Rising
- Collector number
- 108
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Zoltan Boros
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
Kicker 2 generic mana black mana black mana
Choose one. If this spell was kicked, choose any number instead.
• Target opponent discards two cards.
• Return target creature card with mana value 2 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield.
• Destroy target creature with mana value 3 or less.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Inscription of Ruin was released in 2020 as part of the Zendikar Rising expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card represents a cycle of rare spells known as 'Inscriptions,' which were designed to reflect the adventurous, high-stakes exploration theme of the Zendikar plane. Mechanically, the card was crafted to offer players flexibility by allowing them to choose from three distinct modes—discarding cards, returning creatures from the graveyard to the hand, or destroying creatures—thereby embodying the multifaceted utility expected of spells within the set's tactical landscape.
The artwork for this card was provided by illustrator Jason Felix, who rendered a dark, evocative scene consistent with the set's aesthetic of ancient, shifting environments. The design goal was to visualize the destructive power inherent in the card's mechanics, grounding the gameplay in the lore of Zendikar's lethal hazards. Upon its release, the card saw moderate competitive interest for its versatility in black-aligned decks, particularly in formats where graveyard interaction and board control are highly valued.
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