Quick Answer

Ruin in Their Wake is a uncommon Sorcery from J22 (J22) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ruin in Their Wake MTG card

Ruin in Their Wake

Sorcery

Card Text

Devoid (This card has no color.) Search your library for a basic land card and reveal it. You may put that card onto the battlefield tapped if you control a land named Wastes. Otherwise, put that card into your hand. Then shuffle.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 J22 J22 🎨 Armand Baltazar
Devoid

Market Prices

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$0.13
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€0.22
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ruin in Their Wake? Basics

Ruin in Their Wake is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Devoid (This card has no color.) Search your library for a basic land card and reveal it. You may put that card onto the battlefield tapped if you control a land named Wastes. Otherwise, put that card into your hand. Then shuffle."

How much mana does Ruin in Their Wake cost to cast? Basics

Ruin in Their Wake has a mana cost of {1}{G}, 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.

Ruin in Their Wake's mana cost of {1}{G} 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.

Ruin in Their Wake 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.

Ruin in Their Wake's current oracle text is: "Devoid (This card has no color.) Search your library for a basic land card and reveal it. You may put that card onto the battlefield tapped if you control a land named Wastes. Otherwise, put that card into your hand. Then shuffle."

What is the current price of Ruin in Their Wake? Pricing

The current market price for Ruin in Their Wake is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.22 EUR.

Where can I buy Ruin in Their Wake? Pricing

You can purchase Ruin in Their Wake 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 Ruin in Their Wake legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ruin in Their Wake in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ruin in Their Wake legal in Modern? Legality

Ruin in Their Wake is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ruin in Their Wake legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ruin in Their Wake 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 Ruin in Their Wake legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ruin in Their Wake is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Ruin in Their Wake legal in Legacy? Legality

Ruin in Their Wake is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ruin in Their Wake legal in Vintage? Legality

Ruin in Their Wake 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 Ruin in Their Wake legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ruin in Their Wake 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 Ruin in Their Wake from? Details

This printing of Ruin in Their Wake is from J22 (J22), with collector number 132.

Ruin in Their Wake may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ruin in Their Wake's rarity? Details

Ruin in Their Wake is a uncommon card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Ruin in Their Wake? Details

Ruin in Their Wake was illustrated by Armand Baltazar.

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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