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Academy Ruins
LEGENDARY LAND Rare
Aetherdrift Commander EDHREC #462
$5.21
+4.6%
7 days
Price history
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Academy Ruins price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $5.21.
Academy Ruins Price Summary
Academy Ruins's current headline price is $5.21.
Academy Ruins Printings & Prices
7 printings
Academy Ruins has 7 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
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Sell Academy Ruins: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | TSP #269 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | TSP #269 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSP #269 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 2XM #369 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 2XM #369 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | 2XM #369 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2XM #369 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2XM #369 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | 2XM #369 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1506 | Foil | — | — | — |
Academy Ruins Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{T}: Add {C}.
{1}{U}, {T}: Put target artifact card from your graveyard on top of your library.
""It's often said that an idea can never be killed. How I wish that were true."
—Saheeli Rai"
Academy Ruins is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
12 printings
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 | — | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — | — |
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 #462 most-played card on EDHREC, up 17 places over the last 30 days.
Academy Ruins FAQ
How much is Academy Ruins worth?
Academy Ruins is worth about $5.21 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
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 $5.21 price because Commander demand is high (#462 on EDHREC) and even with 12 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.