Ruinous Path
Commander 2018 · #117

Ruinous Path

Ruinous Path is a Rare Sorcery from Commander 2018 (117) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.20 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.20
Cardmarket trend €0.13
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Ruinous Path suits collectors and players working on Commander 2018 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 Commander 2018?

Ruinous Path is a Sorcery in Commander 2018 numbered 117. Mana cost {1}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Ruinous Path (117) from Commander 2018 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Commander 2018. Collector number 117 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Ruinous Path worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.20 for Ruinous Path. Low and high spread runs $0.20 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.13; Normal: $0.20. This printing is from Commander 2018. Collector number 117 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetCommander 2018
Number117
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$0.20
Cardmarket EUR€0.13
cardmarket $0.13
Normal $0.20

Card stats

ColorsB

How collectible is Ruinous Path?

Ruinous Path is a Rare printing in Commander 2018. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Commander 2018. Collector number 117 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

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 Commander 2018. Collector number 117 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

Cactaur's take

Ruinous Path (117) from Commander 2018 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Ruinous Path is catalogued as Rare Sorcery in Commander 2018, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.20 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.13; Normal: $0.20).
  • 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 $0.20 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Ruinous Path from Commander 2018?

Ruinous Path is a Rare Sorcery from Commander 2018 numbered 117 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 $0.20 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 Commander 2018. 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 $0.20. 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.