Quick Answer

Instant Ramen is a common Artifact — Food from FIN (FIN) costing {2}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Instant Ramen MTG card

Instant Ramen

Artifact — Food

Card Text

Flash When this artifact enters, draw a card. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: You gain 3 life.

"It's not about finding the single best ingredient. It's about crafting that perfect blend of meat, egg, and shrimp. That harmony of flavors is key."

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 FIN FIN 🎨 David Astruga
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$0.10
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$0.19
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$0.35
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$0.99
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€0.14
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€0.22
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Instant Ramen? Basics

Instant Ramen is a Artifact — Food card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash When this artifact enters, draw a card. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: You gain 3 life."

How much mana does Instant Ramen cost to cast? Basics

Instant Ramen has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 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.

Instant Ramen's mana cost of {2} 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.

Instant Ramen has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Instant Ramen's current oracle text is: "Flash When this artifact enters, draw a card. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: You gain 3 life."

What is the current price of Instant Ramen? Pricing

The current market price for Instant Ramen is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.19 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Instant Ramen? Pricing

You can purchase Instant Ramen 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.

Instant Ramen normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.19

Is Instant Ramen legal in Standard? Legality

Instant Ramen is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Instant Ramen legal in Modern? Legality

Instant Ramen is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Instant Ramen legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Instant Ramen 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 Instant Ramen legal in Pioneer? Legality

Instant Ramen is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Instant Ramen legal in Legacy? Legality

Instant Ramen is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Instant Ramen legal in Vintage? Legality

Instant Ramen 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 Instant Ramen legal in Pauper? Legality

Instant Ramen is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Instant Ramen from? Details

This printing of Instant Ramen is from FIN (FIN), with collector number 259.

Instant Ramen may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Instant Ramen's rarity? Details

Instant Ramen is a common card in FIN.

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

Who illustrated Instant Ramen? Details

Instant Ramen was illustrated by David Astruga.

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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