Ruthless Instincts
FRFFate Reforged/#136/2015Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.08
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.10
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.10TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-11
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▲ 66.7%
90d high
$0.11
90d low
$0.06
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.10
Fate Reforged
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 9% below its 90 day high of $0.11.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 330% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Choose one —
• Target nonattacking creature gains reach and deathtouch until end of turn. Untap it.
• Target attacking creature gets +2/+2 and gains trample until end of turn.
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc24 Nov 2014
If you choose the first mode, the target creature must not be attacking. However, it can attack later in the turn.
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About this card
Ruthless Instincts
Ruthless Instincts is an Instant, with mana cost {2}{G} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.10 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Ruthless Instincts FAQ
How much is Ruthless Instincts worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Ruthless Instincts is $0.10. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.06 to $0.11.
What is the cheapest printing of Ruthless Instincts?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Fate Reforged at $0.10 on TCGplayer.
What set was Ruthless Instincts first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from FRF #136, released 2015-01-23.
Is there a foil version of Ruthless Instincts?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.43 versus $0.10 for nonfoil, which is 330% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Ruthless Instincts legal in Commander?
Yes, Ruthless Instincts is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Ruthless Instincts legal in Modern?
Yes, Ruthless Instincts is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Ruthless Instincts legal in Standard?
Ruthless Instincts is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Ruthless Instincts do?
Ruthless Instincts is an Instant with mana cost {2}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "Choose one — • Target nonattacking creature gains reach and deathtouch until end of turn. Untap it. • Target attacking creature gets +2/+2 and gains trample until end of turn.".