Magic: The Gathering

Icy Manipulator

Limited Edition Beta 249 • uncommon

Set: Limited Edition Beta
Collector number: 249
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 4 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Douglas Shuler
Market price: $296.49

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$296.49market price via TCGplayer · Oct 9, 2026$274.81 – $296.49 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card is a notable artifact from the early history of the game, representing a foundational piece of equipment that allows players to exert control over the board by locking down opposing resources. Its status as an uncommon item from this specific early set makes it a significant discovery for those who appreciate the foundational mechanics that shaped later play.

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What it does

1 generic mana, tap: Tap target artifact, creature, or land.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Icy Manipulator debuted in the foundational Limited Edition Alpha and Beta sets of Magic: The Gathering, released in 1993. As an artifact that allowed players to tap target permanents, it provided essential control utility during the game's nascent stage. It was designed to offer strategic depth by hindering opponents' resources, quickly becoming a staple for players who prioritized board state management over direct aggression.

The card's iconic illustration was crafted by artist Douglas Shuler. Shuler’s design focused on an imposing, crystalline construct, aiming to capture a sense of ancient, dormant power that could be commanded by a planeswalker. Upon its release, the card was widely received as one of the most effective non-creature artifacts in the game, and its consistent inclusion in early sets cemented its status as a cornerstone of the original Magic aesthetic.

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About

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