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Empty City Ruse
PTK · Portal Three Kingdoms #3 · Uncommon · released 1999-05-01
{W}
Sorcery
Target opponent skips all combat phases of their next turn.
Out of time and options, Kongming was forced to bluff at Xicheng. He tricked an army of 150,000 Wei by leaving the city gates open and calmly playing the zither.
Empty City Ruse is an uncommon white sorcery from Portal Three Kingdoms (1999). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 1999 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $1.92 to $32.69 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$32.69
Format legality
Where you can play Empty City Ruse in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $1.92 to $32.69 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Avatar: The Last Airbender Eternal at $1.92.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portal Three Kingdoms This page | 3 | Uncommon | $32.69 | — |
| Avatar: The Last Airbender Eternal | 3 | Mythic | $1.92 | $2.82 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Empty City Ruse legal in Commander?
Yes — Empty City Ruse is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Empty City Ruse legal in?
Empty City Ruse is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Empty City Ruse been printed?
Empty City Ruse has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 1999 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Empty City Ruse?
The cheapest printing is Avatar: The Last Airbender Eternal (#3) at about $1.92.
Who illustrated Empty City Ruse?
This printing of Empty City Ruse was illustrated by Qu Xin.