Magic: The Gathering

Hecatomb

Ice Age 130 • rare

Set: Ice Age
Collector number: 130
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana black mana black mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Black
Artist: NéNé Thomas
Market price: $1.31

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What it's worth

$1.31market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$1.18 – $1.31 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare enchantment from the Ice Age set, this card represents a distinct piece of game history featuring the evocative artwork of NéNé Thomas. Its classification as a rare collectible makes it a significant find for those who value the classic aesthetic and thematic depth of this era.

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What it does

When this enchantment enters, sacrifice this enchantment unless you sacrifice four creatures.

Tap an untapped Swamp you control: This enchantment deals 1 damage to any target.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Hecatomb was released in 1995 as part of the Ice Age expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As the game's second standalone expansion, Ice Age was designed to provide a colder, more somber aesthetic than the original base set, introducing mechanics that emphasized resource management and long-term board presence. The card represents the set's darker thematic elements, focusing on a ritualistic sacrifice mechanic that fit the grim, survivalist lore of the frozen continent of Terisiare.

The artwork was provided by fantasy illustrator NéNé Thomas, known for her ethereal and detailed style. Her contribution to Hecatomb captures the morbid nature of the card's effect, depicting a dark, ritualistic scene that complements the enchantment's function. Upon release, the card was viewed as a niche tactical piece, appreciated more for its atmospheric contribution to the Ice Age block's cohesive visual identity than for high-level competitive dominance.

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