The 2020 Double Masters foil Academy Ruins is a sought-after legendary land card featuring unique artifact manipulation mechanics for strategic gameplay.
Academy Ruins
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Double Masters
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| Condition | Value | Comps | Source | Price Date |
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| Raw / Ungraded | $13.58 | Unknown | Guide Estimate Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) | Source Observation Date Unavailable |
Price HistoryOver the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $13.58 to $14.14 across 3 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 17, 2026: -4%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts. | ||||
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Price HistoryOver the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $13.58 to $14.14 across 3 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 17, 2026: -4%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
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Description
The 2XM #309 foil Academy Ruins stands as a distinctive artifact within the Magic: The Gathering Double Masters set. Released in 2020, this legendary land card offers a dual utility that appeals to collectors of strategic gameplay components. The card allows players to generate colorless mana while also providing a secondary ability to retrieve an artifact from the graveyard to the top of their library. This mechanic supports deck-building strategies focused on artifact synergy and resource management. The foil treatment on Academy Ruins adds a tactile layer of depth to the card, distinguishing it from standard printings. Artists Zoltan Boros and Gabor Szikszai designed the visual elements, contributing to the card's aesthetic appeal within the Magic: The Gathering universe. The flavor text hints at the card's lore, suggesting a history of lost artifice now repurposed by crabs, adding narrative weight to the physical object. For enthusiasts of trading card games, owning this card from Double Masters provides a piece of gaming history. The card's rarity classification as a Rare ensures it holds a place of significance in comprehensive set collections. Whether for display or play, the Academy Ruins foil represents a key component for those who appreciate the intricate design and mechanical depth of Magic: The Gathering. The combination of gameplay utility and collectible finish makes this card a valuable addition to any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast's portfolio.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Academy Ruins
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai
Card Stock
English
Foil
Legendary Land
Card Text
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{T}: Add {C}. {1}{U}, {T}: Put target artifact card from your graveyard on top of your library.
Its secrets once wrought the greatest artifice ever known. Now crabs loot the rubble to decorate their shells.
