Ruthless Knave

Ruthless Knave is a card featured in the Magic: The Gathering set Foundations Jumpstart, released in late 2024. As part of the Foundations product line, this set was designed to act as a permanent entry point for new players, featuring cards that provide core mechanics and flavor essential to the game's identity. The card itself originated in earlier expansions, representing the classic archetype of a treasure-hoarding rogue, and was selected for this set to reinforce the black color identity's focus on sacrificing resources for short-term gain.

The visual design of the card emphasizes a sharp, opportunistic character, consistent with the high-fantasy aesthetic established by Wizards of the Coast's internal art team. By pairing an ability that generates Treasure tokens with a secondary effect that draws cards, the design balances utility with a thematic sense of greed and resource management. It is widely viewed by the player base as a functional piece of engine-building, often utilized in decks that benefit from frequent creature sacrifice.