Quick Answer

Ruthless Winnower is a rare Creature — Elf Rogue from KHC (KHC) costing {3}{B}{B}. Current price: $1.12 USD. Legal in Commander.

Ruthless Winnower MTG card

Ruthless Winnower

Creature — Elf Rogue

Card Text

At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player sacrifices a non-Elf creature of their choice.

"I count the usurpers with my dagger, one death blow at a time."

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 5.0 KHC KHC 🎨 Zoltan Boros

Market Prices

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$1.12
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Card Kingdom
$2.29
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€1.13
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€0.68
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ruthless Winnower? Basics

Ruthless Winnower is a Creature — Elf Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player sacrifices a non-Elf creature of their choice."

How much mana does Ruthless Winnower cost to cast? Basics

Ruthless Winnower has a mana cost of {3}{B}{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.

Ruthless Winnower's mana cost of {3}{B}{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.

Ruthless Winnower 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.

Ruthless Winnower's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player sacrifices a non-Elf creature of their choice."

What is the current price of Ruthless Winnower? Pricing

The current market price for Ruthless Winnower is approximately $1.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Ruthless Winnower? Pricing

You can purchase Ruthless Winnower 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 Ruthless Winnower legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ruthless Winnower in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ruthless Winnower legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Ruthless Winnower in Modern is not available.

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

Is Ruthless Winnower legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ruthless Winnower 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 Ruthless Winnower legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ruthless Winnower in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ruthless Winnower legal in Legacy? Legality

Ruthless Winnower is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ruthless Winnower legal in Vintage? Legality

Ruthless Winnower 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 Ruthless Winnower legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ruthless Winnower 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 Ruthless Winnower from? Details

This printing of Ruthless Winnower is from KHC (KHC), with collector number 10.

Ruthless Winnower may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ruthless Winnower's rarity? Details

Ruthless Winnower is a rare card in KHC.

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

Who illustrated Ruthless Winnower? Details

Ruthless Winnower was illustrated by Zoltan Boros.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Ruthless Winnower's power and toughness? Details

Ruthless Winnower is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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