Magic: The Gathering

Rod of Ruin

Ninth Edition 307 • uncommon

Set: Ninth Edition
Collector number: 307
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 4 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Eric Deschamps
Market price: $0.25

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$0.25market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.05 – $0.25 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon card represents a classic piece of equipment, serving as a versatile tool for dealing direct damage to creatures or players. Its status within this specific set highlights its role as a recurring element in the game's evolving history.

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Card face

What it does

3 generic mana, tap: This artifact deals 1 damage to any target.

The rod is a relic from ancient times . . . cruel, vicious, mean-spirited times.

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Rod of Ruin debuted in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield as part of the core mechanics of the game. It was conceived as an artifact that allowed any player, regardless of their deck's color identity, to ping creatures or opponents for one damage, providing a neutral utility tool for board control.

The artwork for the Ninth Edition printing, numbered 307, was illustrated by Donato Giancola. Known for his technical precision and evocative fantasy compositions, Giancola reimagined the classic object with a sense of ancient, heavy metal craftsmanship that emphasizes its lethal, focused purpose within the game's evolving visual language.

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About

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