Rod of Ruin
Revised Edition 273 • uncommon
- Set
- Revised Edition
- Collector number
- 273
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Christopher Rush
- Market price
- $0.29
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 was introduced to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game in the 1994 Revised Edition, or Third Edition. As part of the core set, it served as an artifact that allowed players to deal one damage to any target at the cost of mana, reflecting the game's early focus on direct, colorless utility items that could fit into any deck archetype.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Jesper Myrfors, who played a central role in the aesthetic development of early Magic. Myrfors aimed to convey a sense of ancient, dangerous arcana through a stark, minimalist design, which became characteristic of the game's initial visual identity. While not a high-powered competitive card, it is remembered by enthusiasts for its iconic, utilitarian role in the formative years of the hobby.
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