Volatile Rig
RTRReturn to Ravnica/#236/2012Rare
MV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.49
Cardmarket€0.14
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.26
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.03
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.49High $0.49Low $0.49▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.26TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 4.0%30d▲ 4.0%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.27
90d low
$0.23
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.26
Return to Ravnica
- Up 4.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 4% below its 90 day high of $0.27.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 58% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact Creature — Construct
Trample
This creature attacks each combat if able.
Whenever this creature is dealt damage, flip a coin. If you lose the flip, sacrifice this creature.
When this creature dies, flip a coin. If you lose the flip, it deals 4 damage to each creature and each player.
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Keywords
Trample
Card capabilities
ArtifactCreature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc1 Oct 2012
If Volatile Rig is dealt damage by multiple sources at the same time (for example, multiple blocking creatures), its first triggered ability will trigger only once.
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About this card
Volatile Rig
Volatile Rig is an Artifact Creature — Construct, with mana cost {4} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.26 (up 4.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Volatile Rig FAQ
How much is Volatile Rig worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Volatile Rig is $0.26. It is up 4.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.23 to $0.27.
What is the cheapest printing of Volatile Rig?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Return to Ravnica at $0.26 on TCGplayer.
What set was Volatile Rig first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from RTR #236, released 2012-10-05.
Is there a foil version of Volatile Rig?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.41 versus $0.26 for nonfoil, which is 58% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Volatile Rig legal in Commander?
Yes, Volatile Rig is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Volatile Rig legal in Modern?
Yes, Volatile Rig is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Volatile Rig legal in Standard?
Volatile Rig is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Volatile Rig do?
Volatile Rig is an Artifact Creature — Construct with mana cost {4}. Its Oracle text reads: "Trample This creature attacks each combat if able. Whenever this creature is dealt damage, flip a coin. If you lose the flip, sacrifice this creature. When this creature dies, flip a coin. If you lose the flip, it deals 4 damage to each creature and each player.".