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Ruthless Instincts
INSTANT Uncommon
Fate Reforged EDHREC #24,792
$0.08
+14.3%
7 days
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Ruthless Instincts price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.08.
Ruthless Instincts Price Summary
Ruthless Instincts's current headline price is $0.08.
Ruthless Instincts Printings & Prices
1 printings
Ruthless Instincts has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Ruthless Instincts: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | FRF #136 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FRF #136 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Ruthless Instincts Rules Text & Legality
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• Target nonattacking creature gains reach and deathtouch until end of turn. Untap it.
• Target attacking creature gets +2/+2 and gains trample until end of turn.
"A single battle affects countless others."
Ruthless Instincts is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Ruthless Instincts Rulings
1 most recent
- Nov 24, 2014 If you choose the first mode, the target creature must not be attacking. However, it can attack later in the turn.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Ruthless Instincts has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRF #136 | 2015-01-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
| FRF #136 | 2015-01-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
Ruthless Instincts in Commander
Ruthless Instincts is the #24,792 most-played card on EDHREC, down 499 places over the last 30 days.
Ruthless Instincts FAQ
How much is Ruthless Instincts worth?
Ruthless Instincts is worth about $0.08 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Ruthless Instincts legal in Commander?
Yes — Ruthless Instincts is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Ruthless Instincts been reprinted?
Yes — Ruthless Instincts has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ruthless Instincts cheap?
Ruthless Instincts trades at about $0.08 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#24,792 on EDHREC).