The Ruination

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NameThe Ruination
TypeSpell
DescriptionKill all units.
ArtistOliver Chipping
SetUnleashed #180
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About The Ruination

The Ruination, Spell, designed by Oliver Chipping first released in Mar, 2026 in the set Unleashed.

The Ruination is best suited for slow control or ramp decks—especially Shadow Isles-based control—that aim to stall the game, exhaust the opponent’s resources, and reset the board before winning with a late-game finisher; it’s particularly strong in metas with wide, unit-heavy strategies because it provides a full board wipe regardless of size or keywords. Compared to alternatives, cheaper partial clears like Avalanche or Withering Wail can be more efficient against aggressive decks, and single-target removal like Vengeance offers better tempo in midrange matchups, while cards like Buried in Ice can function as a one-sided wipe in the right build, making them situationally stronger. Despite the high 9-cost investment, The Ruination should see play in slow control decks that can reliably survive to the late game and don’t rely on maintaining their own board presence, but it’s generally too slow for faster or midrange strategies.

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Frequently asked questions about The Ruination

What type of card is The Ruination?

The Ruination is a Spell card in Riftbound riftb.

What does The Ruination do?

Kill all units.

What set is The Ruination from?

The Ruination was first released in the set Unleashed, illustrated by Oliver Chipping.

Is The Ruination legal to play?

Legality depends on the tournament format -- The Ruination can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.