The 2005 Magic: The Gathering rare sorcery Thoughts of Ruin (SOK #118) from the Saviors of Kamigawa set. A key red card for collectors of the Kamigawa block.
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Saviors of Kamigawa
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Raw / Ungraded
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Each point is the last stored observation that day for this printing, condition, grader, autograph status and source. Gaps mean no observation; guide estimates and asking prices are not completed sales.Thoughts of Ruin stands as a formidable red sorcery from the 2005 Saviors of Kamigawa expansion, carrying the card number 118 in the set. Crafted by artist John Avon, this rare card is a staple for enthusiasts of the Kamigawa block and Magic: The Gathering collectors seeking to complete their Saviors of Kamigawa collections. The card costs {2}{R}{R} to cast and has a mana value of 4, making it a significant play in red-based decks. The card's effect is devastatingly simple yet powerful: each player sacrifices a land of their choice for every card in your hand. This mechanic allows the player to exert massive board control by draining the opponent's resources while leveraging their own hand size. It is a card that demands strategic foresight, as the player must balance their hand size against the potential loss of their own lands. The flavor text, attributed to the Diary of Azusa, adds depth to the card's narrative, reflecting on the collateral damage of war with the kami. For collectors, owning Thoughts of Ruin is more than just acquiring a game piece; it is about preserving a piece of Magic history. Whether you are a seasoned player looking to add it to your library or a collector focused on the visual and thematic elements of the set, Thoughts of Ruin offers a compelling addition.
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Thoughts of Ruin
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
John Avon
Card Stock
English
{2}{R}{R}
Sorcery
R
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Each player sacrifices a land of their choice for each card in your hand.
"In our war with the kami, we annihilate what is our own. Do they too suffer ruination in their hidden world?" —Diary of Azusa
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