Ruination
Ruination Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Ruination is $0.56 (MB2 #199), and the most expensive is $7.34 (SLD #9993, Borderless). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $7.34, flat over 7 days, up 0.3% over 30 days, up 865.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $7.36 (2026).
Ruination Printings & Prices
Ruination has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil, foil and rainbow foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Ruination: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $7.00 cash for MB2 #199 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | MB2 #199 | Foil | $8.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #199 | Foil | $7.00 | $13.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #9993 | Nonfoil | $3.60 | $8.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | STH #95 | Nonfoil | $2.25 | $4.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | CMD #134 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | $3.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #9993 | Rainbow Foil | $1.90 | $7.49 | 75% |
| CoolStuffInc | MB2 #199 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #199 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | $1.99 | 75% |
| CoolStuffInc | CMD #134 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
Ruination Rules Text & Legality
Destroy all nonbasic lands.
Ruination is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Ruination has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #199 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | $1.29 |
| MB2 #199 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | $44.76 |
| SLD #9993 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — |
| SLD #9993 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — |
| CMD #134 | 2011-06-17 | Rare | Standard | — |
| STH #95 | 1998-03-02 | Rare | Standard | — |
MB2 #199 
SLD #9993 
CMD #134 
STH #95 Ruination in Commander
Ruination is the #8,182 most-played card on EDHREC, down 116 places over the last 30 days.
Ruination FAQ
How much is Ruination worth?
Ruination is worth about $7.34 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.56 to $7.34 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Ruination legal in Commander?
Yes — Ruination is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Ruination been reprinted?
Yes — Ruination has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ruination expensive?
Ruination holds a $7.34 price because even with 6 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.