Barbarian Guides
Ice Age 174 • common
- Set
- Ice Age
- Collector number
- 174
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Richard Thomas
- Market price
- $0.18
What it does
2 generic mana red mana, tap: Choose a land type. Target creature you control gains snow landwalk of the chosen type until end of turn. Return that creature to its owner's hand at the beginning of the next end step. (It can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a snow land of that type.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Barbarian Guides was released in 1995 as part of the Ice Age expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was notable for its distinct thematic focus on a world locked in a glacial epoch, shifting the game's aesthetic away from high-fantasy tropes toward a more rugged, survivalist tone. As a common creature card, it was designed to support the set's color-specific mechanics while providing players with early-game utility during competitive matches.
The card’s artwork was created by Richard Thomas, who served as the game's first art director. His illustration reflects the minimalist and evocative style that defined the early era of the game, emphasizing the harsh, cold environment of the Ice Age setting. While not a centerpiece of tournament play, the card is frequently cited by collectors for its contribution to the cohesive world-building that established the expansion as a fan favorite among long-time players.
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