Ruthless Instincts
Fate Reforged · #136

Ruthless Instincts

Ruthless Instincts is a Uncommon Instant from Fate Reforged (136) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.38 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.38
Cardmarket trend €0.14
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Ruthless Instincts suits collectors and players working on Fate Reforged who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Ruthless Instincts from Fate Reforged?

Ruthless Instincts is a Instant in Fate Reforged numbered 136. Mana cost {2}{G}. Color identity: G. Ruthless Instincts (136) from Fate Reforged should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Fate Reforged. Collector number 136 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Ruthless Instincts worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.38 for Ruthless Instincts. Low and high spread runs $0.38 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.14; foil: $0.38; Normal: $0.07. This printing is from Fate Reforged. Collector number 136 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetFate Reforged
Number136
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.38
Cardmarket EUR€0.14
cardmarket $0.14
foil $0.38
Normal $0.07

Card stats

ColorsG

How collectible is Ruthless Instincts?

Ruthless Instincts is a Uncommon printing in Fate Reforged. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Fate Reforged. Collector number 136 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

What are the key details for Ruthless Instincts?

Ruthless Instincts lists as Instant. Artist: Lius Lasahido. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Fate Reforged. Collector number 136 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2015.

Cactaur's take

Ruthless Instincts (136) from Fate Reforged should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Ruthless Instincts is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Fate Reforged, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.38 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.14; foil: $0.38; Normal: $0.07).
  • Mana cost {2}{G} and type line Instant 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Ruthless Instincts from Fate Reforged?

Ruthless Instincts is a Uncommon Instant from Fate Reforged numbered 136 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Ruthless Instincts worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.38 for ungraded Ruthless Instincts. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Ruthless Instincts?

Ruthless Instincts is catalogued as Uncommon in Fate Reforged. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Ruthless Instincts legal in Commander or Standard?

Ruthless Instincts shows format legality in pioneer, modern, legacy, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Ruthless Instincts near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.38. 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.