Quick Answer

Ribbons of Night is a uncommon Sorcery from CLU (CLU) costing {4}{B}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ribbons of Night MTG card

Ribbons of Night

Sorcery

Card Text

Ribbons of Night deals 4 damage to target creature and you gain 4 life. If {U} was spent to cast this spell, draw a card.

"My favorite meal is angel's flesh, slain in agony and iced with black vinegar." —Aszala of House Dimir

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 5.0 CLU CLU 🎨 Ron Spears

Market Prices

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$0.13
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$0.35
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€0.11
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ribbons of Night? Basics

Ribbons of Night is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Ribbons of Night deals 4 damage to target creature and you gain 4 life. If {U} was spent to cast this spell, draw a card."

How much mana does Ribbons of Night cost to cast? Basics

Ribbons of Night has a mana cost of {4}{B}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Ribbons of Night's mana cost of {4}{B} 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.

Ribbons of Night has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Ribbons of Night's current oracle text is: "Ribbons of Night deals 4 damage to target creature and you gain 4 life. If {U} was spent to cast this spell, draw a card."

What is the current price of Ribbons of Night? Pricing

The current market price for Ribbons of Night is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Ribbons of Night? Pricing

You can purchase Ribbons of Night 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 Ribbons of Night legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ribbons of Night in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ribbons of Night legal in Modern? Legality

Ribbons of Night is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ribbons of Night legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ribbons of Night 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 Ribbons of Night legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ribbons of Night in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ribbons of Night legal in Legacy? Legality

Ribbons of Night is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ribbons of Night legal in Vintage? Legality

Ribbons of Night 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 Ribbons of Night legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ribbons of Night 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 Ribbons of Night from? Details

This printing of Ribbons of Night is from CLU (CLU), with collector number 120.

Ribbons of Night may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ribbons of Night's rarity? Details

Ribbons of Night is a uncommon card in CLU.

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

Who illustrated Ribbons of Night? Details

Ribbons of Night was illustrated by Ron Spears.

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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