Foreboding Ruins

Description

Foreboding Ruins, designated as card number 272, is a fundamental land card from the 2016 Shadows over Innistrad expansion in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This card functions as a dual land, allowing players to produce either black or red mana by tapping it for {B} or {R}. Upon entering the battlefield, players can choose to reveal a Swamp or Mountain from their hand to ensure it enters untapped; otherwise, it arrives tapped. The card’s design reflects the gothic horror themes of the Innistrad plane, with flavor text referencing the character Jace venturing to a vampire's ancestral home. As a dual land, it provides strategic flexibility, making it a staple for many players and a valuable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. Whether you are building a deck or expanding your Shadows over Innistrad holdings, this card represents a key piece of the expansion's identity. ## What is the mana value of the Foreboding Ruins card? The mana value of the Foreboding Ruins card is 0, as it is a land card. This low cost makes it easy to play early in the game and helps maintain a smooth mana curve in various deck archetypes. ## How does the Foreboding Ruins card enter the battlefield? The Foreboding Ruins card enters the battlefield tapped unless you reveal a Swamp or Mountain card from your hand when it enters. If you do reveal such a card, it enters the battlefield untapped, allowing you to use its mana ability immediately. ## Who illustrated the Foreboding Ruins card in Shadows over Innistrad? The Foreboding Ruins card in the Shadows over Innistrad expansion was illustrated by Adam Paquette.