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
- Finish
- Foil
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 first appeared in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, representing one of the foundational artifacts of the game. Designed as a colorless permanent, it provided players with a consistent, mana-intensive way to deal direct damage to any target, embodying the brutal utility common in early artifact design. The item was included in the Seventh Edition core set, which marked a significant transition for the game as it introduced a new card frame design meant to improve readability and aesthetic consistency across the product line.
The artwork for the Seventh Edition printing of the Rod of Ruin was illustrated by Christopher Rush, one of the most prolific and iconic early artists for the game. Rush's design aimed to evoke a sense of ancient, volatile power, utilizing stark imagery to convey the artifact's destructive capabilities. As a core set staple, this version of the card was widely accessible to players of the era and remains a recognizable piece of Magic's visual history, representing the shift toward more standardized, polished artistic direction in the early 2000s.
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