Glacial Ray
Arena League 2004 8 • rare
- Set
- Arena League 2004
- Collector number
- 8
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jim Murray
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Glacial Ray deals 2 damage to any target.
Splice onto Arcane 1 generic mana red mana (As you cast an Arcane spell, you may reveal this card from your hand and pay its splice cost. If you do, add this card's effects to that spell.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Glacial Ray card was released in 2004 as part of the Champions of Kamigawa set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It was designed during a period when Wizards of the Coast was heavily focused on the Japanese-inspired Kamigawa block, which introduced unique mechanics like arcane spells and splice onto arcane. The card serves as a thematic piece of the set’s lore, representing the cold, piercing magic associated with the icy regions of the game's setting.
The artwork for Glacial Ray was illustrated by Daren Bader, a long-time contributor to the game whose style is known for its atmospheric and painterly quality. His depiction of the spell captures the sudden, sharp manifestation of frost, intended to evoke the lethality of the element. Upon its release, the card became a staple in limited formats and niche constructed decks, valued primarily for its versatility in allowing players to replay the effect through the splice mechanic.
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