# 2017 Magic: The Gathering Ixalan Promos #118p

> The 2017 Magic: The Gathering Ixalan Promos Ruin Raider (118p) is a Rare Creature — Orc Pirate featuring the Raid mechanic.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2017
- **Brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set**: Ixalan Promos
- **Card Number**: 118p
- **Featured**: Ruin Raider
- **Game**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Rarity**: Rare
- **Mana cost**: {2}{B}
- **Type**: Creature — Orc Pirate
- **Power / Toughness**: 3 / 2
- **Color**: B
- **Language**: English
- **Material**: Card Stock
- **Finish**: Normal

## Description

Released in 2017 as part of the Ixalan Promos set, the Ruin Raider (card number 118p) is a Black Rare Creature — Orc Pirate in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed with a mana cost of {2}{B} and a mana value of 3, this card features a Power/Toughness of 3/2. The artwork is credited to Kieran Yanner, and the card carries the set code PXLN. The Ruin Raider’s gameplay centers on its Raid ability. At the beginning of the controller's end step, if the player attacked with this creature during the turn, they reveal the top card of their library and put it into their hand. In exchange for this card draw, the player loses life equal to the revealed card's mana value. This mechanic creates a strategic trade-off between resource acquisition and life total management. The Ruin Raider is a promo card from the 2017 Ixalan Promos set. This card pictures an Orc Pirate creature with a mana cost of {2}{B}. Its promotional status and specific card number make it a notable addition for enthusiasts completing set collections or gathering rare creature types. The card’s design and mechanical effect offer a unique experience within the game’s broader ecosystem. The Ruin Raider remains a key identifier for fans of the Ixalan Promos subset.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Ruin Raider?

The Ruin Raider has a mana cost of {2}{B}, requiring two generic mana and one black mana to cast. It has a mana value of 3.

### What is the Raid ability?

Raid is a keyword ability that triggers at the beginning of your end step if you attacked with the creature this turn. It allows you to reveal the top card of your library, put it into your hand, and then lose life equal to that card's mana value.

### Who illustrated the Ruin Raider card?

The artwork for the Ruin Raider in the Ixalan Promos set was created by artist Kieran Yanner.

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