{"product_id":"ring-of-ma-ruf","title":"Ring of Ma Ruf (Repaint)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIllustrated by Power 9 artist Dan Frazier, the composition of this painting was designed to hold up well when shrunken down to Magic card size. Clearly defined edges and figure\/ground contrast aid in this function. This approach tends to yield a more iconic image, because it is more distinct and instantly recognizable. The loose, cartoon aesthetic, as opposed to a hyper realistic approach, creates viewer involvement as they are left to complete the image via a leap through the looking glass into a Magic fantasy world. This is unlike many of the digital Magic art pieces of today. Ring of Ma’rûf is a 5-mana colorless artifact from the \u003cem\u003eArabian Nights\u003c\/em\u003e set (1993). It’s one of the earliest cards to interact with cards outside the game, a concept new at the time. Historically notable for its unique effect and early example of non-traditional card access. In 1994, \u003cem\u003eRing of Ma’rûf\u003c\/em\u003e was played as written, every card you owned outside the game was eligible, which was later restricted to only the sideboard to prevent abuse. In the Magic 2010 rules update WotC even removed the \"Removed from the game\" concept and replaced it with the \"Exile zone\". That meant that you could no longer wish for e.g. a creature that had been removed via Swords to Plowshares. Nowadays, it’s mostly a fun and casual card for Old School play but considered too weak and outclassed by modern alternatives. Ring of Ma’rûf is on the Reserved List.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"artwhirled","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44762040467501,"sku":null,"price":0.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/8000\/6957\/files\/Ring_of_Maruf_Repaint_Illustration_Board_front_a.jpg?v=1775127703","url":"https:\/\/artwhirled.com\/products\/ring-of-ma-ruf","provider":"Art Whirled","version":"1.0","type":"link"}