Rod of Ruin
30th Anniversary Edition 562 • uncommon
- Set
- 30th Anniversary Edition
- Collector number
- 562
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Christopher Rush
- Market price
- $40.00
What it does
3 generic mana, tap: This artifact deals 1 damage to any target.
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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Where it came from
The Rod of Ruin originally debuted in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, conceptualized during the game's initial design phase by Richard Garfield. As one of the early artifacts, it served as a fundamental example of colorless utility cards that could be played in any deck. The item reflects the game's original high-fantasy aesthetic, characterized by an industrial, slightly menacing design that prioritized direct functionality within the early ruleset.
This specific version, collector number 562 from the 30th Anniversary Edition released in 2022, serves as a commemorative reimagining of the classic card. The 30th Anniversary set was produced to celebrate three decades of the game, featuring updated frames and a limited distribution model. The artwork for this edition maintains the spirit of the original while utilizing the modern visual language and printing technology that define contemporary Magic: The Gathering collectibles.
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