Ruins of Trokair

Ruins of Trokair was originally released in the Fallen Empires expansion in 1994, designed as part of a cycle of lands that provided specific color-fixing abilities at the cost of being sacrificed. The card reflects the expansion's focus on war-torn themes and decaying civilizations, featuring the distinct, illustrative fantasy style of Mark Poole. Poole, a foundational artist for the game, utilized a muted and atmospheric palette to emphasize the ruinous nature of the location.

This specific version originates from the 1997 Pro Tour Collector Set, a box set intended to commemorate the top decks and strategies of the early competitive circuit. These cards were printed with a gold-bordered back and silver-stamped signatures, distinguishing them from standard tournament-legal cards. The set was created to provide collectors and players with a curated look at the meta-game of the era, though the cards themselves were explicitly barred from sanctioned tournament play due to their non-standard borders.