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Ruthless Invasion
SORCERY Common
New Phyrexia EDHREC #21,039
$0.21
+0.0%
7 days
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Ruthless Invasion Price Summary
Ruthless Invasion's current headline price is $0.21.
Ruthless Invasion Printings & Prices
2 printings
Ruthless Invasion has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Ruthless Invasion: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | NPH #93 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | NPH #93 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | NPH #93 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | NPH #93 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #NPH-93 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Ruthless Invasion Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗({R/P} can be paid with either {R} or 2 life.)
Nonartifact creatures can't block this turn.
""For the survival of our people, every conflict must now end in retreat."
—Pythor, Mirran resistance"
Ruthless Invasion is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Ruthless Invasion Rulings
5 most recent
- Jun 1, 2011 A card with Phyrexian mana symbols in its mana cost is each color that appears in that mana cost, regardless of how that cost may have been paid.
- Jun 1, 2011 As you cast a spell or activate an activated ability with one or more Phyrexian mana symbols in its cost, you choose how to pay for each Phyrexian mana symbol at the same time you would choose modes or choose a value for X.
- Jun 1, 2011 If you're at 1 life or less, you can't pay 2 life.
- Jun 1, 2011 Phyrexian mana is not a new color. Players can't produce Phyrexian mana.
- Jun 1, 2011 To calculate the mana value of a card with Phyrexian mana symbols in its cost, count each Phyrexian mana symbol as 1.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Ruthless Invasion has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #NPH-93 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| NPH #93 | 2011-05-13 | Common | Standard |
| NPH #93 | 2011-05-13 | Common | Standard |
PLST #NPH-93 Ruthless Invasion in Commander
Ruthless Invasion is the #21,039 most-played card on EDHREC, down 329 places over the last 30 days.
Ruthless Invasion FAQ
How much is Ruthless Invasion worth?
Ruthless Invasion is worth about $0.21 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Ruthless Invasion legal in Commander?
Yes — Ruthless Invasion is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Ruthless Invasion been reprinted?
Yes — Ruthless Invasion has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ruthless Invasion cheap?
Ruthless Invasion trades at about $0.21 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#21,039 on EDHREC).