Quick Answer

Rite of Ruin is a rare Sorcery from AVR (AVR) costing {5}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Rite of Ruin MTG card

Rite of Ruin

Sorcery

Card Text

Choose an order for artifacts, creatures, and lands. Each player sacrifices one permanent of their choice of the first type, sacrifices two of their choice of the second type, then sacrifices three of their choice of the third type.

Skirsdag cultists refused to quietly accept Avacyn's ascendancy.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 7.0 AVR AVR 🎨 Clint Cearley

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.15
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TCGPlayer
$0.32
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.18
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Cardmarket
€0.39
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rite of Ruin? Basics

Rite of Ruin is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose an order for artifacts, creatures, and lands. Each player sacrifices one permanent of their choice of the first type, sacrifices two of their choice of the second type, then sacrifices three of their choice of the third type."

How much mana does Rite of Ruin cost to cast? Basics

Rite of Ruin has a mana cost of {5}{R}{R}, which equals 7.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Rite of Ruin's mana cost of {5}{R}{R} 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.

Rite of Ruin has a mana value of 7.0. 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.

Rite of Ruin's current oracle text is: "Choose an order for artifacts, creatures, and lands. Each player sacrifices one permanent of their choice of the first type, sacrifices two of their choice of the second type, then sacrifices three of their choice of the third type."

What is the current price of Rite of Ruin? Pricing

The current market price for Rite of Ruin is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.32 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Rite of Ruin? Pricing

You can purchase Rite of Ruin 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.

Rite of Ruin normal: $0.15 | foil: $0.32

Is Rite of Ruin legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Rite of Ruin in Standard is not available.

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

Is Rite of Ruin legal in Modern? Legality

Rite of Ruin is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Rite of Ruin legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Rite of Ruin 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 Rite of Ruin legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Rite of Ruin in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Rite of Ruin legal in Legacy? Legality

Rite of Ruin is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Rite of Ruin legal in Vintage? Legality

Rite of Ruin 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 Rite of Ruin legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Rite of Ruin 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 Rite of Ruin from? Details

This printing of Rite of Ruin is from AVR (AVR), with collector number 153.

Rite of Ruin may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Rite of Ruin's rarity? Details

Rite of Ruin is a rare card in AVR.

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

Who illustrated Rite of Ruin? Details

Rite of Ruin was illustrated by Clint Cearley.

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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