Magic: The Gathering

Ruby Medallion

Tempest 305 • rare

Set: Tempest
Collector number: 305
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Sue Ellen Brown
Market price: $30.62

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What it's worth

$30.62market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$26.47 – $30.78 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Tempest set, the Ruby Medallion is a cornerstone for players looking to efficiently cast red spells. Its ability to reduce the cost of spells makes it a prized engine for accelerating gameplay during a match.

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Card face

What it does

Red spells you cast cost 1 generic mana less to cast.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Ruby Medallion was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It belongs to a cycle of five artifacts, known as the Medallions, which were designed to reduce the casting cost of spells of a specific color. This set was notable for introducing mechanics like buyback and shadow, marking a significant evolution in the game's tactical depth during the late nineties.

The card features the illustration of veteran artist Mike Dringenberg. His aesthetic approach for this piece emphasizes the mystical and relic-like nature of the object, fitting the set's high-fantasy themes. The card was met with sustained interest from players due to its efficiency in mana ramp strategies, eventually becoming a staple in various Commander formats and cementing its place as a reliable utility artifact in the game's history.

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About

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