Ruby Medallion
Artifact
Red spells you cast cost 
less to cast.
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Why Play Ruby Medallion
Cost reduction artifacts excel in aggressive red decks that need to deploy multiple threats quickly and spell-heavy strategies that cast numerous red cards per turn. Playing Ruby Medallion on turn two allows you to curve into discounted three-mana threats or cast multiple cheap spells in a single turn, creating explosive plays that overwhelm opponents. The medallion shines brightest when your deck contains mostly red spells and you can consistently benefit from the mana reduction throughout the game.Format Notes
Ruby Medallion sees its heaviest play in Commander, where longer games and higher mana costs make the sustained cost reduction extremely valuable in mono-red and red-heavy multicolor decks. In competitive formats like Legacy and Modern, the medallion appears occasionally in storm-style combo decks and aggressive red strategies, though it faces stiff competition from other two-mana artifacts. The card has never faced banning issues due to its fair power level and color-specific limitation.Combos & Synergies
Storm decks leverage Ruby Medallion alongside Grapeshot and other red rituals to reduce the total mana needed for explosive combo turns. The artifact pairs excellently with cheap red spells like Lightning Bolt and Lava Spike in burn strategies, effectively turning two-mana spells into one-mana threats. Goblin tribal decks benefit significantly from the cost reduction on creatures like Goblin Chieftain and Goblin Matron, allowing for faster, more consistent tribal synergies.Featured in These Decks
- Built From Scratch Commander
- Built From Scratch Commander
