Melee
Ice Age 200 • uncommon
- Set
- Ice Age
- Collector number
- 200
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Dameon Willich
- Market price
- $0.26
What it does
Cast this spell only during combat on your turn before blockers are declared.
You choose which creatures block this combat and how those creatures block.
Whenever a creature attacks and isn't blocked this combat, untap it and remove it from combat.
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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Where it came from
Melee was released in 1995 as part of the Ice Age expansion for Magic: The Gathering, a set designed to stand independently from the core game while introducing a wintry, post-apocalyptic aesthetic. The card reflects the expansion's focus on tactical combat and board state manipulation, serving as a red-aligned enchantment that forces creatures to attack in a specific, regimented fashion during the combat phase.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Anson Maddocks, whose work helped define the gritty, high-fantasy visual identity of the game’s early years. The artwork captures the chaotic intensity of a skirmish, emphasizing the aggressive philosophy behind the card's mechanics. Upon its release, it was noted primarily for its ability to disrupt enemy defensive setups, cementing its place as a niche but useful tool for players navigating the complexities of early tournament-style play.
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