Quick Answer

Ravages of War is a rare Sorcery from J15 (J15) costing {3}{W}. Legal in Commander.

Ravages of War MTG card

Ravages of War

Sorcery

Card Text

Destroy all lands.

"Thorn bushes spring up wherever the army has passed. Lean years follow in the wake of a great war." —Lao Tzu, *Tao Te Ching*, trans. Feng and English

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 J15 J15 🎨 Fang Yue

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ravages of War? Basics

Ravages of War is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy all lands."

How much mana does Ravages of War cost to cast? Basics

Ravages of War has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

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.

Ravages of War's mana cost of {3}{W} 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.

Ravages of War has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Ravages of War's current oracle text is: "Destroy all lands."

What is the current price of Ravages of War? Pricing

Price data for Ravages of War is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Ravages of War? Pricing

You can purchase Ravages of War 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 Ravages of War legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ravages of War in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ravages of War legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Ravages of War in Modern is not available.

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

Is Ravages of War legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ravages of War 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 Ravages of War legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ravages of War in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ravages of War legal in Legacy? Legality

Ravages of War is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ravages of War legal in Vintage? Legality

Ravages of War 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 Ravages of War legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ravages of War 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 Ravages of War from? Details

This printing of Ravages of War is from J15 (J15), with collector number 4.

Ravages of War may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ravages of War's rarity? Details

Ravages of War is a rare card in J15.

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

Who illustrated Ravages of War? Details

Ravages of War was illustrated by Fang Yue.

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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