Icy Manipulator
Intl. Collectors' Edition 249 • uncommon
- Set
- Intl. Collectors' Edition
- Collector number
- 249
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Douglas Shuler
- Market price
- $54.00
What it does
1 generic mana, tap: Tap target artifact, creature, or land.
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
Icy Manipulator was originally released as an uncommon card in the Alpha and Beta sets of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield to provide players with a versatile tool for controlling the battlefield. The card’s design, characterized by its ability to tap target permanents, quickly established it as a staple of early gameplay strategy. Its visual identity, defined by Dan Frazier’s iconic illustration, captures the utilitarian and mystical essence of an artifact capable of freezing opponents' assets in place.
The International Collectors' Edition (ICE) version, released in 1993, was produced as a non-tournament legal set intended for exhibition and promotional purposes. These cards are distinguished by their square corners and a gold-foil back, which clearly identifies them as collector items rather than game-ready components. This version remains a sought-after piece for collectors who appreciate the historical significance of the early game sets and the specific aesthetic presentation that defined the formative era of Wizards of the Coast products.
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