Magic: The Gathering

Rod of Ruin

Magic 2010 219 • uncommon

Set: Magic 2010
Collector number: 219
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 4 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Mark Zug
Market price: $0.06

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$0.06market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.04 – $0.08 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Rod of Ruin is an uncommon card that provides players with a consistent way to deal damage directly to any target. Its utility lies in this ability to ping creatures or opponents, offering a tactical advantage that makes it a reliable addition to many decks.

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Card face

What it does

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

"My masterpiece is complete—and so shall be my triumph."— Saldrath, master artificer

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, originally featured in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, returned in the Magic 2010 core set as an artifact that allows players to pay mana to deal one damage to any target. This card represents a classic piece of utility in the game's history, designed to provide colorless removal options to decks that might otherwise lack direct damage capabilities, emphasizing the balance between resource expenditure and tactical impact.

The Magic 2010 printing featured updated card frame aesthetics and new artwork by Nils Hamm. Hamm's illustration style, characterized by atmospheric lighting and a darker, ethereal tone, updated the iconic rod’s appearance for a modern era. The design was received by the player base as a staple limited-format card, valued for its simplicity and the steady, repeatable pressure it can exert on the board state.

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About

About Rod of Ruin

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