Magic: The Gathering

Ruinous Ultimatum

Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Promos 204p • rare

Set: Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Promos
Collector number: 204p
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: red mana red mana white mana white mana white mana black mana black mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Black · Red · White
Artist: Chase Stone
Market price: $3.13

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$3.13market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$3.07 – $3.23 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare sorcery from this specific promotional set, Ruinous Ultimatum stands out as a visually striking piece for any collection. Its high rarity and distinct artistic presentation make it a significant addition for those who value both the power of its mechanics and the aesthetic contributions of its creator.

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What it does

Destroy all nonland permanents your opponents control.

"Strike those abominations down. Let their names rot with their remains."— General Kudro

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Ruinous Ultimatum was introduced in the 2020 Magic: The Gathering expansion Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, a set centered on themes of mutation, monstrous beings, and a world defined by its untamed wilderness. As part of a cycle of powerful, multi-colored spells known as Ultimatums, this card was designed to represent the pinnacle of destructive magic, requiring a significant investment of five different colors of mana to cast. Its inclusion in the promo set reflects its status as a marquee rare, intended to showcase the high-impact playstyle characteristic of the set’s design goals.

The artwork for this specific promo version was crafted by Chase Stone, a prominent illustrator known for his dynamic and atmospheric fantasy work. Stone focused on capturing a sense of cataclysmic finality, visually translating the card's mechanical ability to exile all nonland permanents an opponent controls into a scene of overwhelming magical collapse. Upon its release, the card was received as a polarizing but iconic staple for Commander format players, praised for its overwhelming board presence and its thematic consistency with the aggressive spirit of the Ikoria setting.

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