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The Ruinous Powers
40K · Warhammer 40,000 Commander #139★ · Rare · released 2022-10-07
{2}{B}{R}
Enchantment
At the beginning of your upkeep, choose an opponent at random. Exile the top card of that player's library. Until end of turn, you may play that card and you may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to cast it. When you cast a spell this way, its owner loses life equal to its mana value.
The Ruinous Powers is a rare black-red enchantment from Warhammer 40,000 Commander (2022). It has been printed 2 times across 1 set. Recent market prices range from $1.32 to $3.22 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD Foil$3.24
Format legality
Where you can play The Ruinous Powers in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $1.32 to $3.22 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Warhammer 40,000 Commander at $1.32.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warhammer 40,000 Commander This page | 139★ | Rare | — | $3.22 |
| Warhammer 40,000 Commander | 139 | Rare | $1.32 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2022-10-07You must follow all normal timing rules when casting a spell or playing a land using the permission granted by Ruinous Powers.
- 2022-10-07Use the mana value of the spell as it exists on the stack (or last existed on the stack, if it's been removed) to determine how much life is lost. If there is an {X} in that spell's cost, include the value chosen for X to determine its mana value.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Ruinous Powers legal in Commander?
Yes — The Ruinous Powers is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is The Ruinous Powers legal in?
The Ruinous Powers is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has The Ruinous Powers been printed?
The Ruinous Powers has been printed 2 times across 1 set.
What is the cheapest printing of The Ruinous Powers?
The cheapest printing is Warhammer 40,000 Commander (#139) at about $1.32.
Who illustrated The Ruinous Powers?
This printing of The Ruinous Powers was illustrated by Lie Setiawan.