Thoughts of Ruin
Saviors of Kamigawa 118 • rare
- Set
- Saviors of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 118
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- John Avon
- Market price
- $4.10
What it does
Each player sacrifices a land of their choice for each card in your hand.
"In our war with the kami, we annihilate what is our own. Do they too suffer ruination in their hidden world?"— Diary of Azusa
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Thoughts of Ruin was released in 2005 as part of the Saviors of Kamigawa set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It was designed as a sorcery card that punishes players for maintaining large hands, reflecting the set's central 'hand size matters' mechanical theme. The card emerged during a period when Wizards of the Coast was heavily exploring top-down Japanese folklore-inspired world-building, and this specific card served as a tool for aggressive red decks to capitalize on late-game board advantages.
The card features illustration by Aleksi Briclot, a prolific fantasy artist known for his evocative, high-contrast style. Briclot's design for this piece captures the chaotic, destructive essence of the spell by utilizing harsh lighting and dynamic composition to convey a sense of sudden, overwhelming upheaval. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche but effective sideboard option in competitive play, particularly for its ability to strip opponents of their resources when they were holding too many cards in hand.
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