Ruinous Path
Battle for Zendikar · #123

Ruinous Path

Ruinous Path is a Rare Sorcery from Battle for Zendikar (123) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.23 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.23
Cardmarket trend €0.11
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Ruinous Path suits collectors and players working on Battle for Zendikar who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Ruinous Path from Battle for Zendikar?

Ruinous Path is a Sorcery in Battle for Zendikar numbered 123. Mana cost {1}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Ruinous Path (123) from Battle for Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar.

What is Ruinous Path worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.23 for Ruinous Path. Low and high spread runs $0.23 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.11; foil: $0.23; Normal: $0.17. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 123 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetBattle for Zendikar
Number123
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$0.23
Cardmarket EUR€0.11
cardmarket $0.11
foil $0.23
Normal $0.17

Card stats

ColorsB

How collectible is Ruinous Path?

Ruinous Path is a Rare printing in Battle for Zendikar. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 123 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Ruinous Path?

Ruinous Path lists as Sorcery with keywords Awaken. Artist: Jaime Jones. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 123 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Ruinous Path (123) from Battle for Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Ruinous Path is catalogued as Rare Sorcery in Battle for Zendikar, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.23 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.11; foil: $0.23; Normal: $0.17).
  • Mana cost {1}{B}{B} and type line Sorcery help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $0.23 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Ruinous Path from Battle for Zendikar?

Ruinous Path is a Rare Sorcery from Battle for Zendikar numbered 123 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Ruinous Path worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.23 for ungraded Ruinous Path. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Ruinous Path?

Ruinous Path is catalogued as Rare in Battle for Zendikar. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Ruinous Path legal in Commander or Standard?

Ruinous Path shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Ruinous Path near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.23. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.