Jace’s Ruse (WAR #273)
Jace's Ruse is a rare printing from War of the Spark (WAR #273), a Sorcery. Illustrated by Clint Cearley.
Card text
Return up to two target creatures to their owner's hand. You may search your library and/or graveyard for a card named Jace, Arcane Strategist, reveal it, and put it into your hand. If you search your library this way, shuffle.
"The Eternals can recognize faces. They just think I look like a blue minotaur."
Details
| Mana cost | {3}{U}{U} |
|---|---|
| Type | Sorcery |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | War of the Spark (WAR) |
| Collector number | 273 |
| Artist | Clint Cearley |
| Released | 2019-05-03 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.23 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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Rulings
- May 3, 2019 — You may cast Jace’s Ruse without choosing any target creatures. You’ll just search for Jace, Arcane Strategist. However, if you choose any targets and all of those targets become illegal before Jace’s Ruse resolves, the spell won’t resolve and you won’t search.