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Ruthless Lawbringer Outlaws of Thunder Junction MTG card

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Ruthless Lawbringer

CREATURE — VAMPIRE ASSASSIN Uncommon
Outlaws of Thunder Junction OTJ #229 EDHREC #5,047
$0.27
-6.9% 7 days

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Ruthless Lawbringer price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.27.

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Ruthless Lawbringer Price Summary

Ruthless Lawbringer's current headline price is $0.27.

Ruthless Lawbringer Printings & Prices

2 printings

Ruthless Lawbringer has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including inverted treatments.

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Buyer Printing Finish Cash offer Retail Spread
Card Kingdom OTJ #372 Nonfoil
Card Kingdom OTJ #229 Nonfoil
Card Kingdom OTJ #229 Foil
Card Kingdom OTJ #372 Foil

Ruthless Lawbringer Rules Text & Legality

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Creature — Vampire Assassin — mana cost {1}{W}{B}

When this creature enters, you may sacrifice another creature. When you do, destroy target nonland permanent.

Ruthless Lawbringer is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.

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Ruthless Lawbringer Rulings

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  • Apr 12, 2024 You don’t choose a target for Ruthless Lawbringer’s ability at the time it triggers. Rather, a second “reflexive” ability triggers when you sacrifice another creature this way. You choose a target for that ability as it goes on the stack. Each player may respond to this triggered ability as normal. Notably, the triggered ability isn’t a crime, but the reflexive triggered ability potentially is.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

4 printings

Ruthless Lawbringer has been reprinted 4 times. The Outlaws of Thunder Junction reprint cut the price 88% in 30 days.

Set Date Rarity Treatment Price before Day 1 30 days 90 days
OTJ #229 2024-04-19 Uncommon Standard
OTJ #372 2024-04-19 Uncommon Inverted
OTJ #372 2024-04-19 Uncommon Inverted
OTJ #229 2024-04-19 Uncommon Standard

Ruthless Lawbringer in Commander

Ruthless Lawbringer is the #5,047 most-played card on EDHREC, down 248 places over the last 30 days.

Ruthless Lawbringer FAQ

How much is Ruthless Lawbringer worth?

Ruthless Lawbringer is worth about $0.27 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.

Is Ruthless Lawbringer legal in Commander?

Yes — Ruthless Lawbringer is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Ruthless Lawbringer been reprinted?

Yes — Ruthless Lawbringer has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Ruthless Lawbringer cheap?

Ruthless Lawbringer trades at about $0.27 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,047 on EDHREC).