Ruby Leech
Invasion 161 • rare
- Set
- Invasion
- Collector number
- 161
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jacques Bredy
- Market price
- $0.21
What it does
First strike
Red spells you cast cost red mana more to cast.
"Its gems didn't stop pulsating until they were completely removed."— Tolarian research notes
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Ruby Leech card was released in the Invasion expansion set for Magic: The Gathering in October 2000. This set was designed to explore the concept of multi-colored cards and the theme of the Phyrexian invasion of the world of Dominaria, which had been a central conflict in the game's lore for years. The card itself represents the parasitic nature of the Phyrexians, serving as a creature that drains the player's own life force to power its aggressive stats.
The artwork was illustrated by rk post, a prolific artist in the game's history known for his distinct, surreal, and often darker aesthetic. For the Ruby Leech, he utilized a jagged, visceral visual style to match the horror-themed lore of the Phyrexians. Upon its release, the card was viewed primarily as a niche utility piece for aggressive red-based decks, appreciated more by players drawn to the set's thematic depth than by competitive tournament players.
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