Glacial Ray
Champions of Kamigawa 168 • common
- Set
- Champions of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 168
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jim Murray
- Market price
- $0.11
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
Glacial Ray was released in 2004 as part of the Champions of Kamigawa set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Set on a plane inspired by Japanese folklore and mythology, the card was designed to showcase the new 'splice onto arcane' mechanic, which allowed players to modify their spells by fueling them with the energy of other spirit-themed cards in their hand.
The artwork was illustrated by Dave Dorman, a celebrated science fiction and fantasy artist known for his dramatic lighting and textured compositions. Dorman’s depiction of the icy elemental energy reflects the set's emphasis on spirit magic and the duality between the physical and spiritual realms. Upon its release, the card was particularly well-regarded in the Limited format for its efficiency and synergy within the set's unique mechanical ecosystem.
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