Ruhan of the Fomori
Commander 2011 Oversized 221 • mythic
- Set
- Commander 2011 Oversized
- Collector number
- 221
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana red mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red · Blue · White
- Artist
- Raymond Swanland
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
At the beginning of combat on your turn, choose an opponent at random. Ruhan attacks that player this combat if able.
Unfettered by allegiance, driven by war.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ruhan of the Fomori was introduced in the inaugural 2011 Commander product line, a revolutionary release by Wizards of the Coast that formalized the popular fan-created Elder Dragon Highlander format. As a legendary creature designed specifically for multiplayer play, Ruhan was crafted to force aggression in games, requiring his controller to attack a random opponent each combat. This mechanic reflects his identity as a Fomori giant, a race of mythological figures from Celtic folklore reinterpreted within the Magic: The Gathering multiverse as brutish, nomadic warriors.
The oversized card treatment, which measures roughly 3.5 by 5 inches, was included in the Commander 2011 boxed sets to serve as a high-visibility visual aid for the command zone. The artwork was commissioned from Raymond Swanland, a prominent illustrator known for his dynamic, high-contrast style that emphasizes movement and sharp, angular forms. His depiction of Ruhan captures the character's chaotic and formidable nature, utilizing a bold color palette and aggressive brushwork that became a hallmark of the set’s visual identity and a favorite among collectors of large-format Magic cards.
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