Academy Ruins
Academy Ruins Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Academy Ruins is $5.48 (DRC #58), and the most expensive is $39.45 (TSP #269, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $5.48, down 4.5% over 7 days, down 36.7% over 30 days, down 5.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $18.77 (2026).
Academy Ruins Printings & Prices
Academy Ruins has 7 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Academy Ruins: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $30.00 cash for TSP #269 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TSP #269 | Foil | $30.00 | $59.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | TSP #269 | Foil | $25.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TSP #269 | Foil | $20.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2XM #369 | Nonfoil | $18.50 | $32.99 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | 2XM #369 | Foil | $17.50 | $34.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | 2XM #369 | Nonfoil | $17.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 2XM #369 | Foil | $16.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | 2XM #369 | Foil | $15.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | 2XM #369 | Nonfoil | $12.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1506 | Foil | $11.00 | — | — |
Academy Ruins Rules Text & Legality
{T}: Add {C}.
{1}{U}, {T}: Put target artifact card from your graveyard on top of your library.
Academy Ruins is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Academy Ruins has been reprinted 12 times. The Aetherdrift Commander reprint cut the price 34% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRC #58 | 2025-02-14 | Rare | Standard | $8.14 | $4.85 | $5.37 | $6.42 |
| PLST #2XM-309 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #1506 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #1506 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| 2XM #369 | 2020-08-07 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| 2XM #369 | 2020-08-07 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| 2XM #309 | 2020-08-07 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2XM #309 | 2020-08-07 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| MMA #219 | 2013-06-07 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| MMA #219 | 2013-06-07 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
DRC #58 
PLST #2XM-309 
SLD #1506 
2XM #369 
MMA #219 Showing the 10 most recent of 12 printings.
Academy Ruins in Commander
Academy Ruins is the #479 most-played card on EDHREC, up 9 places over the last 30 days.
Academy Ruins FAQ
How much is Academy Ruins worth?
Academy Ruins is worth about $5.48 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $5.48 to $39.45 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Academy Ruins legal in Commander?
Yes — Academy Ruins is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Academy Ruins been reprinted?
Yes — Academy Ruins has been reprinted 12 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Academy Ruins expensive?
Academy Ruins holds a $5.48 price because Commander demand is high (#479 on EDHREC) and even with 12 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.