Ritual of Subdual
Ice Age 261 • rare
- Set
- Ice Age
- Collector number
- 261
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Justin Hampton
- Market price
- $1.41
What it does
Cumulative upkeep 2 generic mana (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)
If a land is tapped for mana, it produces colorless mana instead of any other type.
"That which does not bend to the will of Freyalise shall surely break."— Kolbjörn, Elder Druid of the Juniper Order
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Ritual of Subdual on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Ritual of Subdual was released in 1995 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Ice Age expansion. This set was notable for being the first to introduce the modern expansion symbol and for establishing a 'winter' thematic aesthetic, reflecting a setting where a global cataclysm has plunged the world into a permanent ice age. The card was designed to function within the game's evolving mechanics of mana control and land manipulation, which were central to the strategic identity of the green color alignment during this era of the game.
The artwork for this card was created by illustrators NéNé Thomas and Richard Thomas. Their collaboration sought to capture the ethereal and taxing nature of the 'ritual' described by the card's effect, utilizing a dark, atmospheric style typical of mid-nineties fantasy art. While it did not achieve status as a foundational tournament staple, it remains a recognized example of the experimental mechanical design characteristic of early Magic sets, where designers often explored unique, high-cost effects to influence the pace of play.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Ritual of Subdual
Ritual of Subdual is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Ice Age 261 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Ritual of Subdual on collecto.rs?
Ritual of Subdual doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Ritual of Subdual?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Ritual of Subdual catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Ritual of Subdual is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
