Emeria, the Sky Ruin
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Price Summary
As of Jul 24, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Emeria, the Sky Ruin is $5.25 (SOC #368), and the most expensive is $41.85 (SLD #1291). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $5.25, up 14.1% over 7 days, up 17.2% over 30 days, down 60.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $21.89 (2026).
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Printings & Prices
Emeria, the Sky Ruin has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Emeria, the Sky Ruin: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $32.50 cash for ZEN #213 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ZEN #213 | Foil | $32.50 | $64.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1291 | Foil | $24.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1291 | Nonfoil | $23.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1291 | Foil | $23.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | ZEN #213 | Foil | $22.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ZEN #213 | Foil | $20.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1291 | Nonfoil | $16.50 | $29.99 | 45% |
| CoolStuffInc | ZEN #213 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOC #368 | Nonfoil | $4.30 | $8.49 | 49% |
| starcitygames | SOC #368 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Rules Text & Legality
This land enters tapped.
At the beginning of your upkeep, if you control seven or more Plains, you may return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield.
{T}: Add {W}.
Emeria, the Sky Ruin is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Rulings
- Oct 1, 2009 Emeria, the Sky Ruin's triggered ability has an "intervening 'if' clause." That means (1) the ability won't trigger at all unless you control seven or more Plains as your upkeep starts, and (2) the ability will do nothing if you control fewer than seven Plains by the time it resolves.
- Oct 1, 2009 Emeria, the Sky Ruin’s triggered ability has an “intervening ‘if’ clause.” That means (1) the ability won’t trigger at all unless you control seven or more Plains as your upkeep starts, and (2) the ability will do nothing if you control fewer than seven Plains by the time it resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Emeria, the Sky Ruin has been reprinted 8 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven Commander reprint cut the price 70% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC #368 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | $17.08 | $16.20 | $5.07 | $5.19 |
| SOC #368 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PLST #ZEN-213 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #1291 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #1291 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| C14 #293 | 2014-11-07 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| ZEN #213 | 2009-10-02 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| ZEN #213 | 2009-10-02 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
SOC #368 
PLST #ZEN-213 
SLD #1291 
C14 #293 
ZEN #213 Emeria, the Sky Ruin in Commander
Emeria, the Sky Ruin is the #1,039 most-played card on EDHREC, up 25 places over the last 30 days.
Emeria, the Sky Ruin FAQ
How much is Emeria, the Sky Ruin worth?
Emeria, the Sky Ruin is worth about $5.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 24, 2026. Prices range from $5.25 to $41.85 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Emeria, the Sky Ruin legal in Commander?
Yes — Emeria, the Sky Ruin is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Emeria, the Sky Ruin been reprinted?
Yes — Emeria, the Sky Ruin has been reprinted 8 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Emeria, the Sky Ruin expensive?
Emeria, the Sky Ruin holds a $5.25 price because Commander demand is high (#1,039 on EDHREC) and even with 8 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.