The Ruinous Powers is a rare enchantment from the 2022 Magic: The Gathering Warhammer 40,000 Commander subset, blending sci-fi lore with strategic gameplay.
The Ruinous Powers
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Warhammer 40,000 • Commander
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Released in 2022 as part of the Warhammer 40,000 Commander subset, this Magic: The Gathering card brings the chaos of the 41st millennium to the tabletop. Card number 139, titled The Ruinous Powers, is a rare enchantment that costs {2}{B}{R} to cast. Designed by Lie Setiawan, the card serves as a powerful engine for players seeking to disrupt opponents while gaining access to their resources. As a key component in the Warhammer 40,000 set, this product appeals to collectors who appreciate the crossover between tabletop gaming and trading card game mechanics. The card’s ability triggers during your upkeep, allowing you to exile the top card of an opponent’s library. You may then play that card as though it were mana of any color, while its owner loses life equal to its mana value. This interaction creates dynamic board states and encourages strategic deck building. Whether you are expanding your Commander collection or seeking specific cards to complete a set, this enchantment provides a unique blend of flavor and function. Its distinct mana cost and color identity make it a versatile choice for decks focused on black and red strategies, adding depth to any collector’s library.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2022
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
Warhammer 40,000
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#139
Featured Subject
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Featured
The Ruinous Powers
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Lie Setiawan
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}{R}
Enchantment
B, R
Card Text
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At the beginning of your upkeep, choose an opponent at random. Exile the top card of that player's library. Until end of turn, you may play that card and you may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to cast it. When you cast a spell this way, its owner loses life equal to its mana value.