Magic: The Gathering · Alpha Edition
Rod of Ruin
French name: Baguette de ruine
Rod of Ruin (Alpha Edition 268) has a market price of US$74.99 as of Nov 8, 2026.
Price guide
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Market price
NormalUS$74.99Low US$38.00
As of Nov 8, 2026 · The market price is TCGplayer’s, in US dollars. It is a guide, not an offer.
Card details
- Type
- Artifact
- Mana cost
- {4}
- Artist
- Christopher Rush
Card text
3: Rod of Ruin does 1 damage to any target.
About this card
Rod of Ruin is card 268 in Alpha Edition, a Magic: The Gathering set released Sep 5, 1993. Rarity: Uncommon. Illustrated by Christopher Rush. Reference market price on Nov 8, 2026: US$74.99. The Normal price did not change over the last 30 days. Source: TCGplayer market data via tcgcsv.com, updated daily. A reference price is not an offer.
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Other printings
- Rod of Ruin (Retro Frame)56230th Anniversary Edition · US$40.00
- Rod of Ruin269Beta Edition · US$19.99
- Rod of Ruin (IE)269International Edition · US$3.29
- Rod of Ruin (CE)269Collector's Edition · US$2.30
- Rod of Ruin269Unlimited Edition · US$1.71
- Rod of Ruin26530th Anniversary Edition · US$1.42
- Rod of Ruin273Revised Edition · US$0.29
- Rod of Ruin3079th Edition · US$0.25
