The Ruinous Path is a Rare sorcery card from the 2018 Magic: The Gathering Commander set, featuring the Awaken mechanic and artwork by Jaime Jones.
Ruinous Path
2018 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander
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Ruinous Path is a distinct sorcery card from the 2018 Magic: The Gathering Commander set, designated as card number 117 in the C18 series. As a Rare card, it offers collectors a tangible piece of this era of the popular Commander format. The card features a black mana cost and is notable for its unique Awaken mechanic, which allows players to transform a land into a creature by paying an additional mana cost and adding +1/+1 counters. This dual functionality makes it a versatile addition for decks focused on land-based strategies or creature swarms. Artwork by Jaime Jones graces the card, adding visual appeal to its mechanical utility. For collectors building out the Commander set, Ruinous Path represents an essential component of the 2018 release. The card’s design and rules text reflect the innovative spirit of the Commander series, making it a valuable item for enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Whether for gameplay experimentation or set completion, this card stands as a recognized part of the broader Magic: The Gathering universe.
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Ruinous Path
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Jaime Jones
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}{B}
Sorcery
B
Card Text
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Destroy target creature or planeswalker. Awaken 4—{5}{B}{B} (If you cast this spell for {5}{B}{B}, also put four +1/+1 counters on target land you control and it becomes a 0/0 Elemental creature with haste. It's still a land.)