Quick Answer

Foreboding Ruins is a rare Land from 40K (40K). Current price: $0.45 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Foreboding Ruins MTG card

Foreboding Ruins

Land

Card Text

As this land enters, you may reveal a Swamp or Mountain card from your hand. If you don't, this land enters tapped. {T}: Add {B} or {R}.

When the Great Rift opened across the Galaxy, many Imperial worlds were lost to Chaos.

Card Stats

rare 40K 40K 🎨 Josu Solano

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.45
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.35
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.81
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (18 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Foreboding Ruins? Basics

Foreboding Ruins is a Land card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As this land enters, you may reveal a Swamp or Mountain card from your hand. If you don't, this land enters tapped. {T}: Add {B} or {R}."

How much mana does Foreboding Ruins cost to cast? Basics

Foreboding Ruins has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Foreboding Ruins's mana cost of 0 means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Foreboding Ruins has a mana value of 0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Foreboding Ruins's current oracle text is: "As this land enters, you may reveal a Swamp or Mountain card from your hand. If you don't, this land enters tapped. {T}: Add {B} or {R}."

What is the current price of Foreboding Ruins? Pricing

The current market price for Foreboding Ruins is approximately $0.45 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.35 EUR.

Where can I buy Foreboding Ruins? Pricing

You can purchase Foreboding Ruins from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Foreboding Ruins legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Foreboding Ruins in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Foreboding Ruins legal in Modern? Legality

Foreboding Ruins is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Foreboding Ruins legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Foreboding Ruins is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Foreboding Ruins legal in Pioneer? Legality

Foreboding Ruins is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Foreboding Ruins legal in Legacy? Legality

Foreboding Ruins is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Foreboding Ruins legal in Vintage? Legality

Foreboding Ruins is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Foreboding Ruins legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Foreboding Ruins in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Foreboding Ruins from? Details

This printing of Foreboding Ruins is from 40K (40K), with collector number 279.

Foreboding Ruins may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Foreboding Ruins's rarity? Details

Foreboding Ruins is a rare card in 40K.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Foreboding Ruins? Details

Foreboding Ruins was illustrated by Josu Solano.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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