Rod of Ruin
Seventh Edition 314 • uncommon
- Set
- Seventh Edition
- Collector number
- 314
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Ciruelo
- Market price
- $0.11
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.
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 is an artifact card that debuted in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, representing one of the core mechanical designs from the game's inception. It was designed as a colorless utility item, allowing players to deal damage to any target, which served as a fundamental baseline for how artifacts interacted with the board state. Its inclusion in the Seventh Edition core set in 2001 marked a transition into the modern frame era, maintaining its identity as a staple tool for deckbuilders needing direct damage options outside of red-aligned spells.
The artwork for the Seventh Edition printing of the Rod of Ruin was illustrated by Anson Maddocks, who was a key contributor to the early visual identity of the game. Maddocks utilized a dark, atmospheric style that emphasized the artifact's sinister utility, aligning with the game's high-fantasy roots. The card is widely recognized by players for its longevity and consistent role in limited formats, where its simple but versatile ability to ping creatures or players provided a reliable, if costly, tactical advantage.
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