Glacial Fortress
Doctor Who 501 • rare
- Set
- Doctor Who
- Collector number
- 501
- Rarity
- Rare
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Néstor Ossandón Leal
- Market price
- $3.41
What it does
This land enters tapped unless you control a Plains or an Island.
tap: Add white mana or blue mana.
"Iceworld. A space trading colony on the dark side of the planet Svartos... I think there's something interesting going on there, Mel."— The Seventh Doctor
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Glacial Fortress was released as part of the Magic: The Gathering 'Doctor Who' Commander set in 2023. As a functional reprint of a classic land card originally debuted in the Magic 2010 core set, this version was specifically reimagined to integrate seamlessly into the Whoniverse aesthetic. The card serves as a thematic anchor for the Blue-White color identity, utilizing the 'check land' mechanic to represent the frozen, imposing landscapes found throughout the long-running science fiction series.
The illustration for this iteration was crafted to evoke the chilling atmosphere of distant, inhospitable planets often visited by the Doctor. The design team focused on maintaining the established visual language of the series while adhering to the technical constraints of the game's frame. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its utility in multi-color decks and its ability to provide a flavorful, immersive experience for fans of the franchise.
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